Carers Scotland
@carersscotland
Carers Scotland work with and on behalf of unpaid carers who provide support to family and friends who have disabilities, long term conditions or frailty associated with older age to enable them to live independently in their own homes and communities.
If you're caring for someone who is disabled, older, or seriously ill, we want to hear your views and experiences. The #StateOfCaring survey 2026 is open. Tell us what matters to you and help build a powerful case for better support for unpaid carers: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
Unpaid carers in Scotland could be eligible for financial support if they are: - 16 or over - provide regular unpaid care a week to one or more people who get disability benefits - earn £196 per week or less on average after some deductions Learn more: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including… ✔️ benefits and financial support ✔️ how to get practical support ✔️ challenging decisions Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
Long-term caring can have a hugely negative impact on the finances of unpaid carers. Help us get recognition and support for older carers by responding to the State of Caring survey 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
The reports and briefings we publish, featuring insights from State of Caring, are often picked up in local and national press, helping to raise awareness of caring across Scotland. Have your say and support our work by completing the survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
New Looking After Someone guides are available for 2026/27! Updated annually, these have information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland. Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: www.shopcarersuk.org/en/products/...
Looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who relies on you for support? Become a Carers UK member for free. You’ll receive the latest carer news, be part of our online community, and join our movement for change. Learn more: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/
Unpaid carers' feedback from the State of Caring survey helped us combat the major issue of Carers Allowance overpayments, resulting in action from the Government. Please help support our work by completing the survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
The responses we receive to our annual State of Caring survey are essential in Carers Scotland's work to improve the health and wellbeing of unpaid carers. Help us by sharing your experiences and opinions in State of Caring 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
In 2025, your responses to the State of Caring survey helped us secure additional financial support for unpaid carers who care for more than one person. What should we campaign for next? Tell us by completing the State of Caring survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers? The Edinburgh Kiltwalk is coming up on 13 September. Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
Love to run? Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon in 2027! Get sponsors and help raise money for our work supporting unpaid carers in Scotland. Carers UK have Edinburgh Marathon places available – find out more and sign up here: www.carersuk.org/edinburgh-ma...
New figures show 722,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, contributing £18.3bn to the economy as calls grow for better support. Find out more in our new blog: www.carersuk.org/news/unpaid-...
The responses we receive to our annual State of Caring survey contribute to real-world positive change for unpaid carers. Please help our work by completing the State of Caring survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers? The Dundee Kiltwalk is coming up on 16 August. Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
State of Caring is the largest survey gathering experiences of unpaid carers. It is vital in campaigning for change and helped win rights and commitments including carer’s leave, extra payments, and the right to a break. Complete this year’s survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
Unpaid carers in Scotland could be eligible for financial support if they are: - 16 or over - provide regular unpaid care a week to one or more people who get disability benefits - earn £196 per week or less on average after some deductions Learn more: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
The collective experiences of unpaid carers are a vital resource for Carers Scotland and play an essential role in shaping our campaigns, research and policy work over the coming year. Please take the time to complete the survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
If you're caring for someone who is disabled, older, or seriously ill, we want to hear your views and experiences. The #StateOfCaring survey 2026 is open. Tell us what matters to you and help build a powerful case for better support for unpaid carers: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T
Carers Scotland is supporting #LonelinessAwarenessWeek (15–21 June). Feeling lonely is a common experience among carers. We can help you connect with others who can understand your situation. Become a member and find out more: www.carersuk.org/get-involved... @marmalade_trust
🔊Take a Break grant programme is now open for applications! Take a Break Scotland provides cash grants to parents caring for disabled and seriously ill children and young people, aged 0 to 17. 👉Find out more and apply online now: takeabreakscotland.org.uk
The Carers UK Awards are closing soon on Thursday 19th June! Get your nominations in to recognise an individual, organisation or employer who have gone above and beyond in their support for carers. Find out more here: uk.emma-live.com/CarersUKAwar...
Lesley is a full-time carer in central Scotland, caring for her mum who has dementia. She has kindly submitted an article for Carers Week with her thoughts on this year's theme, "Building Carer Friendly Communities". Read it in full here: carersuk.org/news/buildin...
📣CARER FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES AND SHORT BREAKS Focusing on this year’s Carers Week theme, the briefing, published alongside Shared Care Scotland, presents how short breaks access and provision can be further developed by communities that are carer friendly. www.carersuk.org/media/nzeins...
"45% of people caring say they do not feel their role as an unpaid carer is understood and valued by their community." See the latest findings in the Carers Week 2026 report: www.carersuk.org/media/dtdjmp...
Unpaid carers make a huge difference across Scotland. Social Security Scotland has 4 payments to help: 💛Young Carer Grant 💚Carer Support Payment 💙Scottish Carer Supplement ❤️Carer Additional Person Payment Find out more about carer benefits here: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
Don't forget to pledge your support for Carers Week 2026! Visit www.carersweek.org to leave your message of support and find out about the "Building Carer Friendly Communities" campaign.
Lesley is a full-time carer in central Scotland, caring for her mum who has dementia. She has kindly submitted an article for Carers Week with her thoughts on this year's theme, "Building Carer Friendly Communities". Read it in full here: www.carersuk.org/news/buildin...
Recognition and support for unpaid carers in Scotland was discussed during First Minister's Questions today, as part of Carer's Week. #carersweek
Carers Week 2026: 'Building Carer Friendly Communities: a blueprint'. This blueprint sets out a shared vision for creating communities where unpaid carers are recognised, understood and supported in every aspect of daily life. Get it here: www.carersuk.org/media/tvjgxt...