Briefing
UK
Queen's Speech December 2019: what it means for carers
20 December 2019
This briefing sets out the most relevant pieces of legislation in the Queen’s Speech for unpaid carers, and Carers UK’s view.Member login
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Reports
SCOState of Caring in Scotland 2019
26 November 2019
State of Caring is our annual survey of carers, providing a snapshot of unpaid care each year
Report
UKWill I Care? The likelihood of being a carer in adult life
21 November 2019
Released to mark Carers Rights Day 2019, this research looks into the likelihood of adults providing care at some point in the life.
Consultation Response
SCONational Carer Organisations response to Inquiry into benefit take up
24 October 2019
This is the national carer organisations response to the Scottish Parliament Social Security Committee inquiry into benefit take-up.
Briefing
SCOTimeline: Devolved and new Scottish social security payments
09 October 2019
This briefing has been produced to provide a summary for carers and people working with carers on the new devolved social security payments and when it is intended each will be introduced. It also includes details of those social security payments that have already been introduced – Carers Allowance Supplement, the three Best Start payments and the Funeral Support Payment. It also includes new young carers non cash support through