The Rising Cost of Living and its impact on carers –

Hear about key developments to support carers with the rising cost of living, and contribute your views

This will be a hybrid event at Forth Valley College, Stirling and is free to attend for all unpaid carers and organisations that support unpaid carers. Attendees can join in person or online via Zoom.


About this event

The meeting will cover

  • Bill Scott, Chair of the Poverty and Inequality Commision will talk about the rising cost of living and how it is having a disproportionate impact on carers and disabled people, leading to greater inequalites
  • Glen Nixon from Advice Direct Scotland will provide information on what financial support is available for carers
  • There will be information on Carers UK’s Cost of Living Campaign and a discussion on what action needs to be taken for carers in Scotland.

Papers for the meeting

Agenda for those attending in person

Agenda for those attending online

Presentation – Bill Scott – Child Poverty Plan and Priorities

Presentation – Glen Nixon – Advice Direct Scotland

Presentation – Claire Cairns – Cost of Living Campaign