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.

The #StateOfCaring survey 2026 closes on Sunday, Please take the time to share the survey to your network, and respond if you are a carer or ex-carer. Tell us what matters to you and help build a powerful case for better support for unpaid carers: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GDBY7K

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. Get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events

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 State of Caring survey for 2026: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GX7Z5T

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.

Unpaid carers can really benefit when they are able to stay in paid employment. This is easier to do when they have support from Government and their workplace. Tell us your experiences and opinions on combining work with care in State of Caring 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/...

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.

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 Edinburgh Kiltwalk is coming up on 13 September. Take part for a fun day out and raise some money to improve the lives of carers! Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events

Join us in Glasgow for a free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers, with targeted informative talks, stalls and refreshments provided. Glasgow City Chambers Tuesday, September 29, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...

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

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.

The RNIB are conducting research around the rising cost of living. They are running a survey to gain the feedback of blind and partially sighted people to inform this work and allow us to speak to decision makers. Find out more and how to take part here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XR558RL

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

Looking after someone? Need to talk? Our online forum, Carers Connect, offers a space for carers to share experiences, get things off your chest and find mutual support. Sign up as a member for free and join the conversation: www.carersuk.org/get-involved/join-us/become-a-free-member/

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

The RNIB are conducting research around the rising cost of living. They are running a survey to gain the feedback of blind and partially sighted people to inform this work and allow us to speak to decision makers. Find out more and how to take part here:

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The UK Government is seeking the views of unpaid carers and employers for a consultation on workplace rights, including a right to paid Carer’s Leave. Take part to help shape future employment rights and workplace support for unpaid carers.

Make Work Pay: employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children

We are seeking views on the employment rights that are available to people with unpaid caring responsibilities and parents who have a seriously ill child.

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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

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/...

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...

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

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

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/

The Edinburgh Kiltwalk is coming up on 13 September. Take part for a fun day out and raise some money to improve the lives of carers! Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events

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 State of Caring 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

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...