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The Carer’s Leave Act - breaking news

The draft regulations have been published and should be implemented on 6 April 2024. Find out more about the next stage towards this groundbreaking legislation.

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Over 40 MPs and Peers show their support for unpaid carers facing financial difficulties at event in Parliament

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Valuing Carers 2022: Scotland

New research from Carers Scotland and the Centre for Care have valued the labour of carers in Scotland at £15.9 billion, based on new statisti…

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