Reports
SCO
State of Caring in Scotland 2018
10 December 2018
A total of 700 carers and former carers from Scotland took part in the State of Caring survey this year. This report provides a snapshot of caring in Scotland 2018.Member login
Policy Library
Report
UKResponse to the Scottish Parliament Social Security Committee: “Social Security and In-work Poverty”
28 August 2018
This is a response from Carers Scotland on the Social Security Committee call for views on Social Security and In-Work Poverty. The response is focused around poverty amongst carers, including in-work poverty, and some of the implications of Universal Credit for carer households
Consultation Response
SCOResponse to proposals for reform to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
03 May 2018
Carers Scotland response the the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for reform to the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWI).
Consultation Response
SCOResponse to to “A Connected Scotland: tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger connections”
03 May 2018
Carers Scotland response to the Scottish Government's consultation: “A Connected Scotland: tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger connections” "A Connected Scotland" sets out the Scottish Government's vision for a Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships regardless of age, status, circumstance or identity.
Briefing
UKCarers Rights and Entitlements: What was new in 2017 and what’s changing in 2018?
11 December 2017
This briefing gives professionals an overview of different rights and entitlements across care, health, welfare rights and employment. It is designed to help professionals advising carers review and refresh knowledge of what has changed over the last year and what they need to be prepared for.