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We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.
In these challenging times, our work has never been more important as we seek to protect these rights, while pressing ahead to break new ground.
We are able to speak with authority in our policy and campaigning work because we are grounded in the reality of carers’ experiences, backed up with vital evidence through our research.
The latest from the policy & research library
Poverty and financial hardship of unpaid carers in the UK
Carers UK and WPI Economics have published a new report which reveals the scale of poverty amongst unpaid carers in…
Poverty and financial hardship of unpaid carers in Scotland
Carers Scotland and WPI Economics have published a new report highlighting the rate of poverty amongst unpaid carers in Scotland…
Consultation Response: Social Justice and Social Security Committee call for views on third sector funding.
Carers Scotland response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee call for views on third sector funding.
National Care Organisations response letter to the Autumn 2024 COVID-19 vaccination programme
The National Care organisations letter to the Cabinet Secretary in response to all carers not being included in Scotland's Autumn…
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