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Carers Rights Day 2025

  • Submitted by: Carol Mochan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19664

That the Parliament welcomes Carers Rights Day, which is an annual awareness raising day taking place on 20 November; recognises the immense contribution to society of over 694,000 unpaid carers in Scotland, including at least 27,000 young carers aged under 18, by caring for their family or friends who are ill, frail, disabled or are experiencing mental health or addiction issues; understands that there will be many Carers Rights Day events held across the country; welcomes forthcoming research from Carers Trust which has found that unpaid carers are at a significant risk of fuel poverty, with many struggling to meet basic energy needs due to financial pressures; acknowledges Carers Trust’s call that action should be taken to eradicate fuel poverty and identify additional support mechanisms to ensure unpaid carers are able to live well; welcomes that a Carers Trust Scotland’s Addressing Carer Poverty event is taking place on Carers Rights Day at the Scottish Parliament; agrees that all unpaid carers in Scotland should be supported, be able to stay well and be financially secure; believes that every effort should be made to ensure unpaid carers' rights are promoted, protected and advanced so that all of Scotland’s unpaid carers are able to have a fair future; appreciates the vital support that local carer organisations provide, including in promoting and upholding unpaid carers rights, and wishes Carers Rights Day 2025 every success.


Supported by: Paul Sweeney