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Carers save the economy £7.6 billion a year yet in return many face poverty, isolation and have little recognition or status.
Carers Scotland is the organisation that campaigns to end this injustice. Over the years we have achieved a number of milestones for carers. However, as carers tell us and our research shows, there is still much to do.
Human rightsHow does the Human Rights Act affect carers? Read our new section highlighting carers human rights. More... |
make WORK workThe Work and Families Act has given new rights to carers for the first time. Find out more about Carers Scotland and Carers UK's campaign. More... |
Caring can harm your healthFind out how caring can put your health at risk and what Carers Scotland wants to see change. More... |
Poverty in old ageCarers' Allowance is the lowest benefit of its kind and effectively stops for many carers when they reach 65. More.... |
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