Outcomes and research
Click here for a summary of research reports from Carers UK and Carers Scotland.
This page will be updated with progress throughout the life of the Voice of Carers Initiative, check back regularly for the latest update.
Please note: you are welcome to utilise any of our reports and research. However, you must acknowledge Carers Scotland/Carers UK copyright when reproducing any of the contents within your own publications etc.
Carers and their Rights: A guide to the law relating to carers
This comprehensive Guide, produced as part of the ACE initiative in Scotland, provides information on the law relating to a range of issues affecting unpaid carers including assessments, paying for care and flexible working. It also forms part of a continued campaign to promote carers rights and achieve real change and equality for carers.
National Framework for Carers and Employment (May 2007)
Download a copy of the framework here.
Flexible Working: A triple win for enterprise, people and the environment
A 16 page booklet for employers produced jointly with BT on the business case for developing flexible working.
Flexible Working boosts your business
A 4 page flyer for employers produced jointly with BT on the business case for developing flexible working.
Employees Guide to Work and Caring
Booklet 24 pages (plus 4 page pull-out section to give to your employer) : This booklet helps employees to minimise the stresses of balancing paid work with caring. It also helps carers prepare to return to work
Full report : Who Cares Wins: The Social and Business Benefits of Supporting Working Carers (04/2006)
New research shows that the adoption of flexible working practices can save businesses’ time and money – with some companies reporting savings of over £1 million. The research has been undertaken by the University of Sheffield Hallam’s Social Inclusion Centre
Summary report : Who Cares Wins: The Social and Business Benefits of Supporting Working Carers (04/2006)
New research shows that the adoption of flexible working practices can save businesses’ time and money – with some companies reporting savings of over £1 million. The research has been undertaken by the University of Sheffield Hallam’s Social Inclusion Centre
Conference Report: Flexible Working: The Shape of Future Employment (02/2006)
Report of Carers Scotland conference for employers exploring the economic, social and organisational benefits of flexible working policies and carer friendly practices.
We Care - Do You?
The new ACE National partnership has now launched a research report - We Care - Do You? Conducted by The Centre for Social Inclusion, this ground breaking research identifies the factors that influence why, how and if carers access alternative care services that enable them to work.
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