Unlocking the door
How to make paid employment a meaningful choice for unpaid carers in Scotland

A new report published by Carers Scotland and authored by the University of Strathclyde highlights the barriers faced by Scotland’s unpaid carers looking to enter the labour market. 

The study, which included a survey of 320 unpaid carers and focus groups with unpaid carers and representatives from the employability sector, found that 69% of unpaid carers wanted to be employed as it meant that they could lead a life beyond caring, with over half (55%) wanting to increase their earnings beyond just covering bills.

Read and download this report in full below.