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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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Nearly half of unpaid carers in Scotland feel their role goes unrecognised in their community
Findings mark the start of Carers Week which takes place from 8-14 June. The theme of this year’s Carers Week, backed by headline sponsor…
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Building Carer Friendly Communities report
Carers UK and Carers Week supporter charities have published new research exploring carer friendly communities and the action need to bring ab…
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