Our areas of policy work
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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
National Carer Organisations response to the Proposed Right to Palliative Care (Scotland) Bill consultation
Read the full response here.
Unlocking the door
How to make paid employment a meaningful choice for unpaid carers in Scotland
Scotland's National Carer Organisations 2024 General Election Manifesto
The National Carer Organisations in Scotland have released their 2024 General Election Manifesto.
A welfare system that works for unpaid carers in Northern Ireland - GE24 manifesto
General Election manifesto from members of the Coalition of Carers Organisations NI.
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