Policy consultations and responses in Scotland
We proactively set out the challenges faced by unpaid carers and press for the policy changes and system improvements which will make a real difference. At all times, we will work to ensure the voices of unpaid carers are heard loud and clear, and that both unpaid carers and our network of local carer organisations are directly involved in our influencing work in Scotland and across the UK.
Carers Trust Scotland responds to relevant consultations by the Scottish and UK Governments and provides written or oral evidence to the Scottish Parliament when requested.
2025
Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working
This is a response to the UK Government's Green Paper Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working. The response urges the UK Government to pause the reforms completely and think again. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Stage 2 Consultation Paper on Preventative Health Care
This is a response to the Scottish Policy Forum Stage 2 Consultation Paper on Preventative Health Care. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to the Scottish Government's call for evidence on the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026 - 2031. In this response we highlight some measures that Scottish Government should introduce to tackle child poverty experienced by unpaid carers and young carers, including: funding support for tutoring for young carers living in poverty; more consistent transitions support, so young carers living in poverty are given the structure to enable their successful transition from primary to secondary schools; and amending the eligilility critera for Young Carers Grant, so multiple young carers in the same family who care for the same person are all able to access the vital benefit.
The operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee's call for views on the operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland. This is a National Carer Organisations joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Palliative Care Matters for All: Strategy Consultation
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Palliative Care Matters for All. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2025 - Statements
Employer National Insurance Contributions Statement
National Carers Organisations joint statement from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. The National Carer Organisations urging funders to step in and increase grant awards to cover additional costs for local carer organisations.
2024
Proposal to allow proxy voting by councillors
This is a response Scottish Government’s consultation on proposal to allow proxy voting by councillors. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the Adults with Incapacity Amendment Act consultation. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Scrutiny of Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
This is a response to Scottish Parliament Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee's call for views on Scrutiny of the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Stage 2) Draft Amendments
This is a response to Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee's call for views on draft amendments to National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Stage 2) . This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017
This is a response to Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee’s call for views to Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny - Third sector funding principles.
This is a joint response from Carers Trust Scotland and our network of local carer organisations to the Scottish Parliament Social Justice and Social Security Committee’s call for views to Pre-budget 2025-26 scrutiny - Third sector funding principles. The response calls for fair and efficient funding to contribute to the continued effectiveness of third sector carer organisations.
Response to proposed "National Outcomes"
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee's call for views on Scottish Government's proposed 'National Outcomes'. This is a joint response from Carers Trust Scotland and other supporters of the "A Scotland that Cares" campaign, which has been calling for Scottish Government to introduce a dedicated National Outcome focused on care and carers since 2022.
National Carer Organisation General Election Manifesto 2024
National Carer Organisation General Election Manifesto 2024 Background Paper
In partnership with the other National Carer Organisations, we developed A Manifesto for Unpaid Carers in Scotland for the 2024 General Election, advocating for Scotland's 800,000 unpaid carers.
With Scotland’s unpaid carers contributing an estimated £13.1 billion annually in unpaid care, this Manifesto emphasises the need for increased support and recognition and calls on the next UK Government to take specific actions:
- Increase funding for social care to ensure sustainability and quality local care services
- Commit to increasing the Carer Premium and Carer Element in Universal Credit
- Provide additional financial support to unpaid carers of State Pension age
- Change the social security system to better support carers to remain in work
- Build on the Carer’s Leave Act and implement paid carers leave
- Amend the Equalities Act 2010 to include caring as the 10th protected characteristic.
Proposed Right to Palliative Care (Scotland) Bill
This is a response to the Proposed Right to Palliative Care (Scotland) Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Draft o f Rights for People Affected by Substance Use.
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to National Collaborative's call for views on the Draft Charter of Rights for People Affected by Substance Use on behalf of unpaid carers. This is a specific response informed through consultation exercises that we undertook.
NCO response Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill
This is a response to Scottish Government's Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to Scottish Government's Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill on behalf of young carers and unpaid adult carers. This is a specific response informed through consultation exercises that we undertook.
Carer Support Payment - Amendment Regulations
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to the Scottish Commission on Social Security on Carer Support Payment - Amendment Regulations. This response responds to questions around backdating provisions, extension to certain groups of unpaid carers aged 16-19 years old in non-advanced education and points around legal detention.
NCO response Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill
This is a response to the Scottish Government's Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill Consultation. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response Pension Age Winter Heating Payment
This is a response to the Scottish Government's Pension Age Winter Heating Payment Consultation. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2024 - Statements
This is a Carers Trust Scotland's summary of the draft Scottish Budget that took place on 4 December 2024. It highlights key draft budget impactions for unpaid carers and the third sector.
National Carers Organisations joint statement from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. The National Carer Organisations urge the Scottish Government to provide and secure funding to support unpaid carers. This includes reducing poverty and inequalities to help improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
Read the response to this statement from Scottish Government.
National Care Service Delay statement
National Carer Organisations joint statement from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. The National Carer Organisations urge all parties in the Scottish Parliament to work together to find a solution to prioritise the needs of service users and unpaid carers.
National Care Service position statement
National Carer Organisations joint statement from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. We jointly recognise the need for social care reform in order that Scotland’s unpaid carers can be better and more consistently supported.
2024 - Scottish Parliament Motions on behalf of Carers Trust Scotland
Motion S6M-11863: "Benefitting Older Carers" Campaign Launch
Motion S6M-12162: Young Carers Action Day 2024
Motion S6M-12445 Young Carers Action Day 2024
2024 - Briefings and Tookits
This is Toolkit to support local carer organisations and unpaid carers in Scotland in their planning for awareness raising activities for Carers Rights Day on 21 November. This is a joint toolkit developed by the National Carer Organisations in Scotland.
NCO National Care Service - Stage 1 Briefing
This is a briefing to Members of the Scottish Parliament in advance of Stage 1 of the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint briefing from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2024 - Letters of support
This is a Carers Trust Scotland letter to Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice. The letter asks Scottish Government to make changes to the earnings limit for Carer Support Payment pegged to 16 hours at the National Living Wage - a commitment made by the UK Government for Carer's Allowance for other countries in the UK.
This is an Open Letter supported by Carers Trust Scotland to John Swinney MSP, First Minister. The letter highlights disappointment that most unpaid carers have been excluded from this years' Autumn COVID-19 vaccination programme.
This is a joint letter from the National Carer Organisations to Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. The letter asks Scottish Government to reconsider the exclusion of most unpaid carers from this year's Autumn COVID-19 vaccination booster programme.
This is a joint letter from Carers Trust Scotland and our network of local carer organisations to Maree Todd MSP - Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport. The letter outlines key challenges local carer organisations in Scotland are experiencing and calls for more support from Scottish Government.
2023
NCO response Additional Support for Learning in Scotland inquiry
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee's call for views on Additional Support for Learning in Scotland. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Social Justice and Social Security Committee's call for views on the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Education Reform
This is a response to Scottish Government's Education Reform; A Consultation on the provisions of the Education Bill. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
This is a response to a Scottish Parliament Member's Bill to introduce a Proposed Commissioner for Older People in Scotland. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to A Human Rights Bill for Scotland
This is a response to Scottish Government's Consultation on A Human Rights Bill for Scotland. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to a consultation on a fairer Council Tax
This is a response to Scottish Government's Consultation on a fairer Council Tax. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a Carers Trust Scotland submission to the Scottish Parliament Social Justice and Social Security Committee as part of their scrutiny of Carer Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations.
NCO response to National Outcome Review 2023
This is a response to Scottish Government's National Outcome Review 2023 - Call for Evidence. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. This response provides our collective feedback and highlights our support to introducing a new National Outcome on Care.
NCO response to Carer's Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations
This is a response to Scottish Commission on Social Security’s call for views on Carer’s Assistance (Carers Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. This response provides our collective feedback on key questions on the proposed regulations and highlights where we think further amendments and improvements can be made.
NCO response to Adult Disability Payment: Mobility Component
This is a response to Scottish Government's Adult Disability Payment: Mobility Component consultation. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Carer Support Paper - Briefing Paper
This is a briefing paper about Carer Support Payment in Scotland. This briefing discusses the draft regulations for the new benefit that will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and launched in 2024. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint briefing between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response Quality Standards for Adult Secondary Mental Health Services
This is a response to Scottish Government's Quality Standards for Adult Secondary Mental Health Services consultation. We hope that the ambitions of these Standards translate into real-life benefits for those who use secondary mental health services and those who provide unpaid care to such persons, to maximally benefit recovery. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to a Bill to reform Freedom of Information legislation in Scotland.
This is a response to a Proposed Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill - a proposal for a Member's Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Delivery of psychological therapies and interventions: national specification
This is a response to Scottish Government's Delivery of Psychological Therapies and Interventions: National Specification consultation. A 'specification' is a document which sets out the standards that someone should expect when accessing or delivering psychological therapies or interventions. These standards are quite specific to psychological therapies and interventions. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Self Directed Support Improvement Plan, 2023-2027
This is a response to the Scottish Government and COSLA on the Self Directed Support Improvement Plan 2023-2027. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2023 - Letters of support
Open joint letter to First Minister of Scotland on Young Carers Action Day 2023.
This is an open joint letter from over 60 organisations and 170 individuals (including young carers and their supporters) in Scotland, led by Carers Trust Scotland, to the First Minister of Scotland on Young Carers Action Day. The letter asks Scottish Government to take urgent action to continue to improve support for young carers in Scotland.
2023 - Scottish Parliament Motions on behalf of Carers Trust Scotland
Motion S6M-08027: Young Carers Action Day
Motion S6M-08428: Older Adult Carers Research
Motion S6M-08775: Carers Week and Social Security
Motion S6M-09715: Scottish Young Carers Festival
2022
Response to National Discussion on Education
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to Scottish Government's Let's Talk Education - National Discussion consultation. The Scottish Government was seeking views to help develop a vision for the future of education in Scotland. Our response has been informed through consultation exercises with young carers and young carer services in Scotland.
NCO response to Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee call for views on the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Response to School uniforms in Scotland
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to Scottish Government's School uniforms in Scotland consultation. The Scottish Government has committed to introduce statutory guidance in Scotland which aims to address equalities issues around uniform policy and reduce the cost of school uniform, as this can be a significant barrier to participation in learning. Our response has been informed through consultation exercises with young carers.
NCO response to the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee call for views on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response from Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to A new Suicide Prevention Strategy for Scotland
This is a response to Scottish Government's Suicide Prevention Strategy for Scotland consultation. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
National Care Service (Scotland) Bill - Briefing Paper
This is a briefing paper about the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill. This briefing discusses the proposals within the Bill and highlights the key aspects that could impact unpaid carers in Scotland. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint briefing between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland Consultation
This is a response to Scottish Government's Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy consultation. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People Consultation
This is a response to Scottish Government's Health and Social Care Strategy for Older People consultation. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Scottish Carer's Assistance Consultation
This is a response to the Scottish Government's Scottish Carer's Assistance Consultation. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Scottish Mental Health Law Review Consultation
This is a response to the independent Scottish Mental Health Law Review. consultation. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and submitted jointly by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Scottish Mental Health Law Review Consultation: Briefing Paper - The Role of Unpaid Carers
This is briefing explores The Role of Unpaid Carers within the consultation document for the independent Review of Mental Health and Incapacity Legislation in Scotland. This briefing paper also provides recommendations to consider and poses questions for unpaid carers.
Scottish Mental Health Law Review Consultation: Briefing Paper - Supported Decision Making
This is a briefing paper about the consultation on the independent Review of Mental Health and Incapacity Legislation in Scotland. This briefing discusses Supported Decision Making, Named Person and the Role of Unpaid Carers within the consultation.
Carers Trust Scotland response to Scottish Parliament on Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee call for views on Tackling Health Inequalities in Scotland. This is a specific response focusing on tackling the health inequalities of unpaid carers and has been informed through research and consultation with unpaid carers.
Young Carers Action Day - Taking Action on Isolation: Policy briefing
This is Carers Trust Scotland policy briefing for Members of the Scottish Parliament. The briefing focuses on the main policy recommendation for Young Carers Action Day in Scotland that Scottish Government and local authorities should commit to ensuring young carers can access the breaks they need.
This is a summary report produced by Carers Trust Scotland following survey work with 171 young carers and young adult carers in Scotland, which took place during January 2022.
NCO response to Scottish Government's consultation to Assessment of Wellbeing (GIRFEC)
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation to Assessment of Wellbeing - Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 - Revised Statutory Guidance for Part 18 (Section 96). This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2022 - Scottish Parliament Motions on behalf of Carers Trust Scotland
Motion S6M-03622: Young Carers Action Day
Motion S6M-04447: Carers Week 2022
Motion S6M-05593: Scottish Young Carers Festival
2022 - Letters of support
This is a joint letter from the National Carer Organisations to Ben Mcpherson MSP, Minister for Social Security and Local Government. The letter seeks support for further financial support for unpaid carers, including an extra payment to be made with this December’s Carer’s Allowance Supplement.
Joint statement on UK Rights Removal Bill.
This is a joint statement supported by 123 organisations to the UK Government. The statement urges UK Government to reconsider the UK Rights Removal Bill and instead, consider what can be done to better protect human rights for all in Scotland, and across the UK.
2021
Carers Trust Scotland response to the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing of Children and Young People
This is a response to the Scottish Parliament Health, Social Care and Sport Committee call for views on Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People. This is a specific response focussing on the wellbeing of children and young people with caring responsibilities and has been informed through consultation exercises with young carers.
NCO response to Scottish Government's consultation to A National Care Service for Scotland
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation to A National Care Service for Scotland. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a Carers Trust Scotland and Scottish Young Carers Service Alliance response to Scottish Government's consultation on A National Care Service for Scotland on behalf of young carers. This is a specific response focussing on the views of young people with caring responsibilities and has been informed through consultation exercises with young carers.
NCO response to Scottish Government’s request for views on Minimum Income Guarantee
This is a response to the Scottish Government's request for views on Minimum Income Guarantee. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Carers Trust Scotland response to Collective Force for Health and Wellbeing: Refreshed Action Plan
This is a Carers Trust Scotland response to Collective Force for Health and Wellbeing: Harnessing the power of information for renewal and recovery from the COVID pandemic. This review is being undertaken by Scottish Library and Information Council, the ALLIANCE, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, and the Scottish Government Self Management and Health Literacy team.
This is a response to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee call for views on the Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a Carers Trust Scotland letter to the Scottish Commission on Social Security following a request to provide views as part of their scrutiny on the the draft Suspension of Assistance (Disability Assistance for Children and Young People) (Scottish Child Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2021.
A Manifesto for Unpaid Carers and Young Carers
The National Carer Organisations produced this manifesto in advance of the Scottish Parliament Election in May 2021. It reflects the key changes and concerns raised by many unpaid carers and young carers and sets out what we would like to see in the sixth Scottish Parliament term. We have also engaged with carer centres and young carers services across Scotland in developing this manifesto.
This is a response to the Scottish Ambulance Service's consultation on improving patients' care journey after a fall with no injury. This is a National Carer Organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland: Briefing paper for unpaid carers
This is a briefing for unpaid carers following the report from the Scottish Government's Independent Review of Adult Social Care. It is a National Carer Organisations' joint briefing between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on revised National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and supported by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2021 - Scottish Parliament Motions on behalf of Carers Trust Scotland
Motion S5M-24185: Launch of Carer Aware at University
Motion S5M-24378: Young Carers Action Day
Motion S5M-24435: Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance
Motion S6M-00255: Carers Week 2021
2021 - Letters of support
This is a joint letter to Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland. It is supported by over 120 organisations to urge Scottish Government to use the upcoming Programme for Government to commit to doubling the Scottish Child Payment in this year’s budget.
This is a joint letter to Julie Lennard (Chief Executive officer of DVLA) from the National Carer Organisations. The letter ask DVLA to consider introducing ringfenced driving and practical test slot for unpaid carers.
2020
NCO response to free bus travel for people resident in Scotland under 19
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on free bus travel for under 19s in Scotland. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and supported by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on UNCRC Incorporation Bill into Scots law. This response was led by Carers Trust Scotland and supported by the other National Carer Organisations. The National Carer Organisations are; Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to the Transitions Bill 2020
This is a response to the Proposed Member's Bill on Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Briefing Young Carers Education 2020 - Carers Trust Scotland
A comment piece about the impact of young carers’ education in Scotland as result of actions taken following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
NCO response to the consultation on Shielding
This is a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Shielding. This is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
A comment piece about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on student carers and recommendations for improved support.
NCO response to the consultation on Carers Leave
This is a response to Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy – Consultation on Carers Leave. This is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroad Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
NCO response to Scottish Parliament call for written evidence to the Social Care Inquiry
This is a response to Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee call for written evidence to the Social Care Inquiry. This is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroad Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2020 - Scottish Parliament Motions on behalf of Carers Trust Scotland
Motion S5M-20583: #CountMeIn on Young Carers Awareness Day
Motion S5M-21959: Carers Week 2020
Motion S5M-22726: Supporting Student Carers at College
2020 - Letters of support
Joint letter to MSPs on UNCRC incorporation into Scots Law
This is a joint letter led by Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights), warmly welcoming the
introduction of a Bill to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots
law.
2019
Recognising Carers: Scottish Labour Discussion Paper on Carer's Allowance
This is a response to a discussion paper by the Labour Party in Scotland about Carer's Allowance. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Job Grant. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on timescales for adult carer support plans and young carer statements for carers of terminally ill persons. It is a national carer organisations’ joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroad Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Changing Places Toilets: Building Standards Consultation
This is a response to the Scottish Government Changing Places Toilets: Buildings Standrad Consultation. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroad Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
A Consultation on Improving Disability Assistance in Scotland
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Improving Disability Assistance in Scotland. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into our domestic law in Scotland. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Consultation on Falls and Fracture Prevention Strategy for Scotland 2014-2024
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Falls and Fracture Prevention Strategy for Scotland 2014-2024. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Consultation on Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act
This is a response to the Independent Review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
Consultation on "Out of School Care in Scotland - a draft framework for consultation"
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation to “Out of School Care in Scotland – a draft framework for consultation”. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.
2019 - Scottish Parliament Motions on behalf of Carers Trust Scotland
Motion S5M-15634: #CareForMeToo on Young Carers Awareness Day
Motion S5M-16322: Launch of Going Further for Student Carers
Motion S5M-16563: Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance Showcase Conference
2018
Consultation on Young Carer Grant Regulations
This is a response to the Scottish Government consultation on Young Carer Grant Regulations. It is a national carer organisations' joint response between Carers Trust Scotland, Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers in Scotland, Crossroads Caring Scotland, MECOPP, Shared Care Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance.