New: Carers Scotland launches a new resource pack and carers noticeboard to support GP practices and primary care identify and support carers, refer carers to sources of help and provide health checks for carers. more... 07.10.08

New : Carers Scotland and Carers UK reject government proposals that carers claiming Income Support should be moved onto Jobseeker's Allowance. Read our response to government.  more... 24.10.08

Download our guide to telecare. The guide explains how telecare can be used to benefit carers and provides an overview of the products available and how to obtain them.  More...

Carers Scotland provides a range of training opportunities for those working with or providing services to carers including Benefits and Carers: an introduction.  more... BME carers: achieving cultural competency, achieving the best outcome.  more... and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.  more...

New: An influential committee of MPs have today published a report on the support available to carers. Carers Scotland and Carers UK have welcomed their call for replacement of the current ‘outdated’ carers’ benefits. more... 29.08.08

The European Court of Justice rules that the laws which protect disabled people against discrimination apply not only to the person themselves, but also to their unpaid carer,  following a case by carer Sharon Coleman.  more...

Carers Scotland is organising a range of information events throughout Scotland for carers to find out more about the Learning for Living Programme.  Events will take place in Angus, Aberdeen, Dumfries & Galloway, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Highland. Find out more