From April 2026, many of the Social Security Scotland and DWP Payments will increase by 3.8%. Some of the key changes to disability and carer benefits in Scotland for 2026/27…

£88.4 million has been allocated for 2026-27 to councils across Scotland to support unpaid carers and young carers under the Carers Act. The Carers Act places a range of statutory…

1. What changes are being made to carer benefits from March 2026? From 15 March 2026, several improvements are being introduced to carer payments  to better support carers in Scotland:…

In July 2025, the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 introduced a new Right to Breaks for unpaid carers. This new legislation aims to make sure carers can get the time…

National Carer Organisation’s response to the Scottish Budget  On 13th January 2026, the Scottish Government announced the 2026-2027 draft budget. The budget focuses on building a stronger NHS, supporting families…

National Carer Organisation’s Statement on the Scottish Budget   The Scottish Budget will be announced on Tuesday 13th January 2026. Unpaid carers and local carer organisations are facing considerable challenges…

2026 Carers Manifesto: Supporting Unpaid and Young Carers in Scotland   Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, the National Carer Organisations have launched the 2026 Carers Manifesto, Supporting unpaid…

On 1 July 2025, MPs will vote on the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit (UC) Bill — a piece of legislation that could have devastating consequences for disabled…

Statement from Coalition of Carers in Scotland We welcome the passing of the Care Reform Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday. This is a vital first step for ensuring that…

After the failed attempt to create a National Care Service through legislation earlier this year, a new paper has been published to highlight key priorities for social care reform amid…