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Motion · S6M-08428 · 28 Mar 2023

Older Adult Unpaid Carers

Lodged by Mark Griffin (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 16 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the launch of Experiences of Older Adult Unpaid Carers in Scotland, a research report by Carers Trust Scotland, and the coming together to recognise the impact of unpaid caring on adults over 65 across Scotland; further welcomes the research launch event taking place on 29 March 2023; values what it sees as the significant and vital contribution of older adult unpaid carers, and of carer service support workers; considers that there is a wide range of challenges facing this group of unpaid carers; notes that 80% of older adult unpaid carers that responded to the survey said that their physical health had been affected by their caring role, and 87% said that their mental health and wellbeing had been affected; acknowledges that Carers Trust Scotland will share its recommendations and suggestions to support older adult unpaid carers by strengthening provision for carer services; understands that, due to Scotland’s ageing population, the future of unpaid care across the country will become increasingly pertinent to older adult unpaid carers; recognises what it sees as the important role that they play, and believes that every effort should be made to support the implementation of the report's recommendations, and to continue to support older adult unpaid carers and carer service works.

Supporters (16)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.