Landmark ruling gives carers new rights at work New: The European Court of Justice today ruled that the laws which protect disabled people against discrimination apply not only to the person themselves, but also to their unpaid carer, following a case by carer Sharon Coleman. more... 17.07.08	More breaks from caring announced Carers Scotland warmly welcomes the announcement made by Shona Robison, the Minister for Public Health, on plans to provide an additional 10,000 extra weeks of respite care for Scotland’s 660,000 unpaid carers. More... 17.07.08
Learning opportunities for carers NEW: Carers Scotland is organising a range of information events throughout Scotland for carers to find out more about the Learning for Living Programme. Events will take place in Angus, Aberdeen, Dumfries & Galloway, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Highland. Find out more... 17.07.08	Major health conference NEW: Carers Scotland will host a major health conference for general practice managers and nurses, community nurses and CHCP managers and planners on 7 October 2008 in Edinburgh. More... 14.07.08 Carers Scotland's new health resource guide for carers - Finding the Balance is now available online and to order. More... 16.06.08
Carers fighting post office closure NEW: Carers in Moray in Scotland are fighting the closure of their local post office. They have involved the media and politicians including Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland. More... 04.07.08	Scotland’s unpaid carers let down! NEW: UK Strategy fails to deliver on better benefits for Scotland's carers. It recognises the positive contribution of carers to society, but offers little comfort to the thousands of unpaid carers who suffer financial hardship as a direct consequence of their caring role. More... 10.06.08
Caring costs Scotland’s carers dear! NEW: New evidence shows that 77% of unpaid carers’ health suffers as a result of caring. A large majority of carers admit to feeling ill, anxious or exhausted. Carers Scotland launches "Finding the Balance: A health resource guide for carers" on 11 June 2008 to encourage carers to take positive and practical steps to promote and safeguard their health and wellbeing. More... 09.06.08	Carer campaigner NEW: David, from Aberdeen, cares for his mother. Angry about cuts to local services, David has mounted a hard-hitting campaign to highlight the impact on local carers. More... 07.05.08