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Why Scotland's 400,000 unpaid #carers of working age deserve a better deal

The issue of unpaid carers is being marginalised despite its importance to Scotland’s #economy, writes Dr Louise Lawson

#Scotland #Aging #Ageing #Geriatrics #Care #Geriatrics

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-scotlands-400000-unpaid-carers-of-working-age-deserve-a-better-deal-8165400

Why Scotland's 400,000 unpaid carers of working age deserve a better deal

The issue of unpaid carers is being marginalised despite its importance to Scotland’s economy, writes Dr Louise Lawson

The Scotsman

World news | The Guardian Apr 29

‘People assume we’re grifters’: disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badges https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/29/disabled-britons-report-rise-in-abuse-blue-badges #Disability #Fibromyalgia #MultipleSclerosis #LearningDisability #Osteoarthritis #Carers #UkNews

‘People assume we’re grifters’: disabled Britons report rise in abuse over blue badges

Badge holders and carers report being harassed, filmed and threatened by strangers who think they are faking disability

The Guardian

Climate crisis | The Guardian Apr 24

Three disasters in three years: Brazil’s deadly floods show women are ‘the first to die’ when extreme weather hits https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/apr/24/three-disasters-three-years-brazil-deadly-floods-women-extreme-weather #Brazil #ClimateCrisis #WorldNews #Environment #Americas #InternallyDisplacedPeople #Women #Carers #Caribbean #ExtremeWeather

Three disasters in three years: Brazil’s deadly floods show women are ‘the first to die’ when extreme weather hits

The climate crisis is accelerating the frequency of devastating events across the world, displacing millions and disproportionately affecting women

The Guardian

Richard Michael Blaber Apr 13

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/13/unpaid-carers-allowance-dwp-benefit-repayment-demands. This is an absolute scandal. #Carers deserve FAR better than this - yet they're being treated as if they were #criminals & #socialsecurity #frauds!

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Ministers admit carer’s allowance penalties will continue while review of more than 200,000 cases is carried out

The Guardian

World news | The Guardian Apr 12

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/apr/13/unpaid-carers-allowance-dwp-benefit-repayment-demands #CarersAllowance #Carers #Benefits #Welfare #Society #Politics #UkNews

Thousands of unpaid carers to face DWP repayment demands during overhaul

Ministers admit carer’s allowance penalties will continue while review of more than 200,000 cases is carried out

The Guardian

Lichfield Live®Apr 1

Lichfield session offers advice for unpaid caregivers

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/04/01/lichfield-session-offers-advice-for-unpaid-caregivers/

Lichfield Live®Mar 29

Chance for people to honour local carers with awards

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/03/29/chance-for-people-to-honour-local-carers-with-awards/

Dale Reardon Mar 23

The unseen costs of living with a disability in regional Australia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/the-cost-of-living-with-disability-in-the-regions/106440882 #Disabilities #MentalHealth #Carers #NDIS #Disability #AusPol

The unseen costs of living with a disability in regional Australia

NDIS recipients living in regional Australia are calling for the government to provide better care for those who live remotely with travel costs often eating up a large portion of their support budgets.

World news | The Guardian Mar 22

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/22/mps-threaten-fresh-inquiry-into-carers-allowance-scandal-amid-redress-delays #CarersAllowance #Carers #Benefits #Welfare #SocialCare #Society #UkNews

MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays

Unpaid carers say they remain ‘in limbo’ as DWP continues to pursue discredited repayment bills

The Guardian

Lichfield Live®Mar 20

Financial issues up for discussion at meeting of group for carers in Lichfield

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2026/03/20/financial-issues-up-for-discussion-at-meeting-of-group-for-carers-in-lichfield/