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Carers in Scotland

This section contains links to research publications on the subject of unpaid carers.

We have split this page into four sections:

Carers Health & Wellbeing
The Financial Impact of Caring
Young Carers
Other Research Publications

To download a copy of the relevant research documents, simply follow the links below.

Carers Health & Wellbeing

Best practice, Better Practice – A New Deal for Carers in Primary Care, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (2006)
In Poor Health: The Impact of Caring on Health, Carers UK/Scotland (2004)
Hearts and Minds: The Health Effects of Caring, Carers UK/Scotland (2004)

The Financial Impact of Caring

Carers’ Views on, and Experience of the Financial Impact of Caring in the Rural Areas of Highland, HCCF & Coalition of Carers in Scotland (2008)
Carers in Crisis, Carers UK/Scotland (2008)
Out of Pocket, Carers UK/Scotland (2007)
Real Change Not Short Change Carers UK/Scotland (2007)

Young Carers

Mapping of Services to Young Carers in Scotland, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (2009)
At What Cost to Young Carers, Crossroads Caring for Carers & The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (2009)
The Scottish Young Carers Festival Report, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (2008)
Young Carers Good Practice Guide, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Other Research Publications

It's About Time: An overview of short break (respite care) planning and provision in Scotland
Putting People First, Without Putting Carers Second, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers & Crossroads Caring for Carers (2009)
Carers, Employment and Services,Carers UK/Scotland (2007).
Care 21 – The Future of Unpaid Care in Scotland (2006)

Headline Report and Recommendations
Scottish Executive Response
Appendices 1 to 5
A Summary Guide for Carers

Whose Rights are they Anyway? Carers and the Human Rights Act, Carers UK/Scotland (2006)
Breaking Through - Improving access to short break and respite care services for black and minority ethnic communities, Shared Care Scotland (2006)
Supporting Family Carers of Older People in Europe - The Pan-European Background Report, Eurofamcare (2005)
No One Asked Me Before - Addressing the needs of black and ethnic minority carers of older people in Edinburgh and the Lothians, Dr Gina Netto and MECOPP

Our Website also contains information on on policy and legislation relating to unpaid carers.


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