Millions of carers missing befits and support finds survey

More than 1.5 million carers in have missed out on support, according to carers Scotland

“Its the hardest job in the world” – how one unpaid carer describes her life – as a new survey found millions of carers could be missing benefits and support.

Carers Scotland says around half the population have provided unpaid care — but the majority are not getting the help they are entitled to.

The Scottish Government says it’s committed to working with others to ensure carers know how to access support.

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