New research finds that unpaid carers in Scotland are significantly more likely to experience
financial hardship compared to those who do not provide unpaid care. The report by WPI
Economics for Carers UK, funded by arbdn Financial Fairness Trust, explores the drivers and
extent of poverty amongst unpaid carers in Scotland, finding that 28% are living in poverty, with
8% classed as being in “deep poverty”.

We are now calling on the both the UK and Scottish Governments to act on the
detailed recommendations laid out in the report, including committing to reviewing Carer
Support Payment to increase its low value, reducing complexity and to increasing carer top-ups
for those on means tested benefits such as Universal Credit.

Read the report and full list of recommendations at the link below.