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Carers Parliament 2025

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When
Thursday 30 October 2025
Where
Hybrid - online/Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh, 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
Organised by
Carers Scotland

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The Carers Parliament is an annual event for unpaid carers in Scotland, giving them the opportunity to address their concerns and questions on caring directly to national and local Government decision-makers.

With a new Scottish Parliament to be elected next year, this year they will be looking at 2026 and beyond to address the main priorities for unpaid carers and how their lives can be improved.

The Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing Tom Arthur MSP and the Health and Social Care Spokesperson for COSLA, Councillor Paul Kelly have both been invited and event organisers expect their attendance.

It is an important chance for carers to express their views and opinions especially with the recent parliamentary approval of the Care Reform Bill including the elements relating to a carers right to a break.

How to participate and expenses

You can participate online or in-person on the day.

If you are attending in person, they also offer expenses to carers for the costs of travel and where required, replacement care, accommodation (for those travelling further) and subsistence.

Please note: the event will be photographed and filmed.

How to book 

Click here to register your place.

This event has already taken place.