New study shows 17% of Scots population are carers
A new analysis of the extent of unpaid caring in Scotland has shown that around 759,000 people are caring for a relative, friend or neighbour – around 17 per cent
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Carers’ rights to be enshrined in Scots law
A new Carers Bill, that will enshrine carers’ rights in law for the first time in Scotland, has been published today. The Bill will entitle every adult carer in Scotland
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Pain management named top concern by carers of terminally ill
Not being able to manage a loved one’s pain is what worries people most about caring for someone with a terminal illness. Half of all adults surveyed by charity Marie
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Giving up caring associated with increased depression
Social isolation, loneliness and giving up caregiving all linked to depression and low quality of life in old age A new report published today by the International Longevity Centre –
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Flexible work for carers trialled in nine pilot projects
Schemes aimed at helping the millions of people who juggle work with caring responsibilities are to be trialled, including the promotion of flexible working. The Government is to spend £1.6
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Clegg announces carers’ earnings threshold to be lifted
The earnings threshold for the carers allowance is being lifted to £110 per week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced. The £8 increase means more carers can work part
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Burnham vows better deal for carers and ‘one team’ plan for health integration
Carers will be given better support if Labour wins next year with funding for breaks and annual health checks, shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has revealed. In a key note
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Webwatch – Pain Concern Carer Community
Are you a young carer, looking after a family member or friend with chronic pain? Pain Concern have recently set up a Young Adult Carers Forum for people aged 16-25
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Unpaid carers suffering ‘perfect storm’ of social care cuts
More than half of all people caring for older or disabled loved ones have reached “breaking point” because of a lack of support from health services, a survey has suggested.
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New research reveals 42% of unpaid carers are male
More than four in ten (42%) of the UK’s unpaid carers are male, according to a new report launched today by Carers Trust and the Men’s Health Forum. The report
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