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Unpaid Care in Scotland Reaches £18.3 Billion as Carer Numbers Rise
New figures show 722,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, contributing £18.3bn to the economy as calls grow for better support.
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Carer-focused amendments not adopted during Health Bill Committee Stage - but stronger laws are still needed
Several amendments firmly supported by Carers UK to the Health Bill were discussed at Committee Stage. These were not included to stand as par…
Report
State of Caring in Wales: The impact of caring on finances in Wales
This year’s survey found that carers are struggling even more with their finances. A higher proportion of carers said they are struggling to m…
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