Discover how Carers UK can help you and your organisation to support the carers in your workplace through our Employers for Carers and Carer Confident programmes.
Carer Positive
The Carer Positive scheme works with employers across Scotland to develop good practice and gain recognition as Carer Positive Employers.
Find out about the Carer Positive Awards scheme and what it can mean for your organisation.
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Employers for Carers
Find out how we ensure that employers have the support to retain and manage employees with caring responsibilities.
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Carer Confident
Find out about the Carer Confident benchmarking scheme and what it can mean for your organisation.
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Press Release
Winners of Carers UK’s first-ever carer awards revealed
17 October 25
A celebratory gala, held by Carers UK and supported by Phoenix, honoured the remarkable contributions of individuals and organisations across the nation who make life better for unpaid carers.
News
60th Anniversary Stories: A Chorus of Carers (Poem)
13 October 25
To mark Carers UK's 60th Anniversary in Scotland, we are using our platform to share the stories of carers across the nation, illustrating the diverse range of carer experiences in 2025.
Press Release
Carers UK welcomes the opportunity to engage with the government's 10 Year Workforce Plan
26 September 25
The 10 Year Workforce Plan will support the 10 Year Health Plan, published in July this year. Its aim is to ensure that the NHS has the right people, in the right roles, with the right skills.
Press Release
Carers UK responds to IPPR paper 'Who Will Care? How Can We Meet The Scale of the Care Challenge?'
19 September 25
A new report published by the IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) highlights a rise in the number of people caring for 35 hours or more per week.
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