Nominations are open!
Want to be part of something truly special? Together, let's shine a light on the incredible work being done to support unpaid carers across the UK.
Nominate the amazing people or organisations making life better for unpaid carers today.
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Join us in Perth for a free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers, with targeted informative talks, stalls and refreshments provided.
The Gateway Centre, Perth
Thursday May 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...
The 2026 Scottish Election comes at a pivotal time for the more than 627,000 adult carers and 27,000 young carers in Scotland.
Find out about our Manifesto for carers here: www.carersuk.org/scotland/pol...
#CarersVotesCount #CarersCantWait
The 2026 Scottish Election comes at a pivotal time for the more than 627,000 adult carers and 27,000 young carers in Scotland.
Find out about our Manifesto for carers here: www.carersuk.org/scotland/pol...
#CarersVotesCount #CarersCantWait
Join us in Perth for a free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers, with targeted informative talks, stalls and refreshments provided.
The Gateway Centre, Perth
Thursday May 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...
Unpaid carers of all ages make an enormous contribution to Scotland.
This election, candidates can show their support by signing the pledge to champion unpaid carers’ wellbeing, support and financial security.
👉 Full pledge here: carers.org/our-work-in-...
#CarersVotesCount
Carer Awareness & Support Training
Wed 29 April, 12 - 1pm
This session is aimed at professionals who want a better understanding of what it means to be a carer and how carers can be supported both in and out of the workplace.
Find out more and register: uk.emma-live.com/AwarenessSupp
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…
✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
Unpaid carers give so much to Scotland. This election, we’re inviting all candidates to pledge their support and help create a fairer future for carers of all ages.
👉 Sign the pledge: : carers.org/our-work-in-...
#CarersVotesCount #CarersCantWait
Carer Additional Person Payment is a new payment from Social Security Scotland for unpaid carers who look after more than one person.
Find out more about carers benefits here: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
Unpaid carers in Scotland could be eligible for financial support if they are:
- 16 or over
- provide regular unpaid care a week to one or more people who get disability benefits
- earn £196 per week or less on average after some deductions
Learn more: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
Visit us in Perth for a free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers, with targeted informative talks, stalls and refreshments provided.
The Gateway Centre, Perth
Thursday May 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...
The Unpaid Carer Hustings is your opportunity to ask the political parties about their stance on carers' issues.
All the major parties will be represented and Tom Arthur MSP from the SNP is already confirmed to attend.
Book you place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
Take part in the study of a support app designed to help you manage acute stress, wellbeing, and emotional impact of challenging or traumatic incidents.
Participate here: hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Or contact Bill Hodgson:
Hass-sentinelprojects@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 548 5979
Carers Scotland can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…
✔️ benefits and financial support
✔️ how to get practical support
✔️ challenging decisions
Get in touch by phone on 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org.
We often assume that close relatives can automatically make decisions on our behalf if something happens to us, but this isn’t true.
Being ‘next of kin’ does not have the same legal decision-making ability as power of attorney.
Find out more: powerofattorneyday.org.uk
Carer Awareness & Support Training
Wed 29 April, 12 - 1pm
This session is aimed at professionals who want a better understanding of what it means to be a carer and how carers can be supported both in and out of the workplace.
Find out more and register: uk.emma-live.com/AwarenessSupp
The Unpaid Carer Hustings is your opportunity to ask the political parties about their stance on carers' issues.
All the major parties will be represented and Mike Collier from Reform UK is already confirmed to attend.
Book you place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-e...
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
Unpaid carers in Scotland could be eligible for financial support if they are:
- 16 or over
- provide regular unpaid care a week to one or more people who get disability benefits
- earn £196 per week or less on average after some deductions
Learn more: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
Looking forward to welcoming everyone attending the Carers Scotland Health and Wellbeing Summit 2026, starting soon today at Discovery Point in Dundee!
You never know what's around the corner.
We tend to assume that close relatives will automatically be allowed to make decisions
on our behalf if something happens to us, but this isn’t true.
Make life simpler for those closest to you and find out more: powerofattorneyday.org.uk
Take part in the study of a support app designed to help you manage acute stress, wellbeing, and emotional impact of challenging or traumatic incidents.
Participate here: hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Or contact Bill Hodgson:
Hass-sentinelprojects@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 0141 548 5979
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fun challenge, where you can also raise some money to improve the lives of carers?
The Glasgow Kiltwalk is coming up on 25 - 26 April.
Find how you can get involved here: thekiltwalk.co.uk/events
Carer Additional Person Payment is a new payment from Social Security Scotland for unpaid carers who look after more than one person.
Find out more about carers benefits here: bit.ly/FinancialSup...
Last chance to join us in Dundee on Thursday for the 2026 Carers Scotland Annual Summit!
This will be a welcoming and informative day, focusing on health and wellbeing for carers.
Find out more and book your place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...
Visit us in Perth for a free drop in roadshow for unpaid carers, with targeted informative talks, stalls and refreshments provided.
The Gateway Centre, Perth
Thursday May 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Find out more and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...
Power of attorney isn’t about age; it’s about preparation.
It’s for all adults wanting someone they trust to make decisions on their behalf if they become ill, injured, or unable to manage (on a temporary basis or in the long term).
Find out more: powerofattorneyday.org.uk
Last chance to join us Dundee on Thursday for the 2026 Carers Scotland Annual Summit!
This will be a welcoming and informative day, focusing on health and wellbeing for carers.
Find out more and book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-sco...