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Legislation and Policy
National Carer Organisations Coronavirus Testing Briefing
The National Carer Organisations have prepared a briefing to answer questions on testing for Coronavirus. You can read it here.
National Carer Organisations PPE Briefing
The National Carer Organisations have prepared a briefing to answer questions on the availablity of PPE for unpaid carers in…
National Carer Organisations Coronavirus briefing #1
What does the Coronavirus Act 2020 mean for Unpaid Carers in Scotland? The National Carer Organisations in Scotland have put…
Carers Act funding in the news
Over 11th and 12th March, the BBC has been running a story across the Nine news programme, Good Morning Scotland, and online…
New Rights for Carers
On April 1st, Scotland took a major step towards extending and enhancing the rights of unpaid carers
Consultation on Carers Act Regulations Open!
The Scottish Government is currently seeking views on draft regulations being made under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The Carers…
New Care Standards – Have Your Say
Consultation closing date on new Care Standards fast approaching. Make sure you have your say. Read more here …
Social Work in Scotland Report
The Accounts Commission has published its report into Social Work in Scotland. The evidence they present points to the increasing role…
#fairerforcarers
With 6 weeks to go until the Scottish Elections, the National Carer Organisations have launched their Carers Manifesto social media…