Our work in Scotland

Carers Trust Scotland works to transform the lives of unpaid carers.

We partner with our network of local carer organisations to provide funding and support, deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes, raise awareness and influence policy.​

Carers Trust Scotland's vision is that unpaid carers are heard and valued as well as freely having access to support, advice and resources to enable carers to live fulfilled lives.

We reach around 44,000 adult carers and young carers from all groups and communities, through a unique network of local carer organisations throughout Scotland.

We are positioned centrally to support local carer organisations to deliver localised action, whilst also influencing the environment for unpaid carers.

About carers in Scotland

There are an estimated 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland this includes 30,000 young carers under the age of 18. The value of unpaid care provided by carers in Scotland is £12.8 billion per year.

Three out of five of us will become carers at some stage in our lives and 1 in 10 of us is already fulfilling some sort of caring role. 

Looking for education resources?

Check out our Digital Education Hub for all staff in Scotland working with young carers in schools. 

Digital Education Hub

Meet the Team

Becky Duff - Director for Scotland 

bduff@carers.org

Paul Traynor - Head of External Affairs  (Scotland)

ptraynor@carers.org 

Beth Friel - Research and Influencing Officer 

efriel@carers.org

Karen Maloney - Office Manager (Scotland)

kmaloney@carers.org 

Nicola Bell - Youth Engagement Officer (Scotland)

nbell@carers.org

Kelly Munro - Education Officer (Primary & Secondary) (Scotland)

kmunro@carers.org

Lorna Gibson - Young Carers Network Co-ordinator (Scotland)

lgibson@carers.org

Karen Martin - Mental Health Development Coordinator (Scotland)

kmartin@carers.org

Contact us

scotland@carers.org

0300 772 7701