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19 million people in the UK have provided unpaid care - but haven’t identified as a carer

Research highlights the challenges for unpaid carers aged 65 and above across Scotland

Carers Trust Scotland today is releasing research about the lived experiences of older adult unpaid carers in Scotland. Over 450 participants shared their experiences and the unique challenges they face as an unpaid carer.

Young carers’ skills and creativity to be celebrated on Young Carers Action Day

The creativity of young carers and the skills they can provide employers will be celebrated on Young Carers Action Day (15 March) this year.

Carers Trust survey reveals devastating double whammy in Wales of cost-of-living crisis and increasing intensity of caring responsibilities on children and young adults

A new Carers Trust survey released today (9th March) shows the devastating double whammy of the cost-of-living crisis and the increasing intensity of caring responsibilities shouldered by children and young people providing unpaid care to family members.