National Carer Organisations Launch 2026 Carers Manifesto
Carers Trust Scotland, alongside our partners in the National Carer Organisations (NCOs), has launched the 2026 Carers Manifesto: Supporting unpaid carers and young carers in 2026 and beyond.
The manifesto calls on all political parties ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections to commit to bold action for Scotland’s 694,000 unpaid carers, including 27,000 young carers.
With three key themes – support unpaid carers, help carers stay well and ensure financial security – the manifesto sets out 10 policy asks, including a Minimum Income Guarantee, mandatory Young Carer Awareness Training, and ending social care charges.
Supporting unpaid carers is not just a political priority – it’s a moral imperative. Three in five of us will become an unpaid carer in our lifetime.
