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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
Briefing for International Women’s Day
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Carers Scotland have published a new briefing paper on women’s experience of unpaid care in…
The impact of caring on: Carers’ health and wellbeing, and support with caring
Read and download our report on the impact of caring on carers’ health and wellbeing in Wales
State of Caring in Scotland 2024 Paid work and access to employment for unpaid carers
Read and download the first of our 2024 State of Caring reports.
State of Caring - The impact of caring on carers’ mental health and the need for support from social care services
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