Fiona Collie 🏴🐕😊❤️🖖⚽️
@tartan1314.bsky.social
Charity policy geek, councillor, board member with interest in unpaid carers, community, disability, women's health, anti poverty, health & social care, politics, equity & equality. ❤️ Star Trek, football, animals. ♿️🏳️🌈 Owned by Hamish the staffie. Views own.
More unpaid carers are providing care for longer and more intensively — often at the expense of their own health, wellbeing, and financial security.
That must change!
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
That must change!
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
Cuts to budgets and services mean people are caring for longer and more intensively— at the expense of their own health, wellbeing and financial security.
The NCOs are urging all political parties to make a clear commitment to supporting unpaid carers ahead of the 2026 election.
The NCOs are urging all political parties to make a clear commitment to supporting unpaid carers ahead of the 2026 election.
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
More unpaid carers are providing care for longer and more intensively — often at the expense of their own health, wellbeing, and financial security.
That must change!
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
That must change!
#CarersCantWait #CarersVotesCount
@carersscotland.bsky.social are delighted to be at @scottishgreens.org conference showcasing priorities for change for unpaid carers in the next Scottish Parliament. If you're at the conference, come and visit our National Carer Organisation stand in the marquee.
October 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
@carersscotland.bsky.social are delighted to be at @scottishgreens.org conference showcasing priorities for change for unpaid carers in the next Scottish Parliament. If you're at the conference, come and visit our National Carer Organisation stand in the marquee.
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We have new Looking After Someone guides for 2025/26!
These have up to date information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland.
Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: www.shopcarersuk.org/en/products/...
These have up to date information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland.
Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: www.shopcarersuk.org/en/products/...
August 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We have new Looking After Someone guides for 2025/26!
These have up to date information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland.
Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: www.shopcarersuk.org/en/products/...
These have up to date information and advice on all aspects of caring in Scotland.
Order printed copies (supplied free, pay postage only) or find the link to the online version here: www.shopcarersuk.org/en/products/...
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State of Caring is the largest survey gathering experiences of unpaid carers. It is vital in campaigning for change and helped win rights and commitments including carer’s leave, extra payments, and the right to a break.
Complete this year’s survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
Complete this year’s survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
August 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
State of Caring is the largest survey gathering experiences of unpaid carers. It is vital in campaigning for change and helped win rights and commitments including carer’s leave, extra payments, and the right to a break.
Complete this year’s survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
Complete this year’s survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
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Supporting unpaid carers in Parliament Square this afternoon before the dreadful Welfare Bill tomorrow.
I will be voting against the Labour Government's Bill and FOR my vulnerable constituents and their carers.
📸 @carers-uk.bsky.social
#LabourValuesScrapped #ProtectCarersBenefits
I will be voting against the Labour Government's Bill and FOR my vulnerable constituents and their carers.
📸 @carers-uk.bsky.social
#LabourValuesScrapped #ProtectCarersBenefits
June 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Supporting unpaid carers in Parliament Square this afternoon before the dreadful Welfare Bill tomorrow.
I will be voting against the Labour Government's Bill and FOR my vulnerable constituents and their carers.
📸 @carers-uk.bsky.social
#LabourValuesScrapped #ProtectCarersBenefits
I will be voting against the Labour Government's Bill and FOR my vulnerable constituents and their carers.
📸 @carers-uk.bsky.social
#LabourValuesScrapped #ProtectCarersBenefits
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Thousands of unpaid carers risk being pushed into poverty by the Government’s welfare reforms. I met with @carers-uk.bsky.social to stand against these cuts and highlight the vital work carers do #ProtectCarersBenefits
June 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thousands of unpaid carers risk being pushed into poverty by the Government’s welfare reforms. I met with @carers-uk.bsky.social to stand against these cuts and highlight the vital work carers do #ProtectCarersBenefits
Whilst it's good that some concessions have been made to protect existing claimants, this simply isn't enough. Creating a 2tier system where people who become sick, disabled or unpaid carers after the cut off date will receive significantly less support is unacceptable 🧵
ifs.org.uk/articles/cha...
ifs.org.uk/articles/cha...
Changes to benefit reforms reduce saving from bill by £3bn in 2029-30 but create huge difference in support between claimants | Institute for Fiscal Studies
These changes more than halve the saving of the package of reforms, making the Chancellor’s already difficult Budget balancing act much harder.
ifs.org.uk
June 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Whilst it's good that some concessions have been made to protect existing claimants, this simply isn't enough. Creating a 2tier system where people who become sick, disabled or unpaid carers after the cut off date will receive significantly less support is unacceptable 🧵
ifs.org.uk/articles/cha...
ifs.org.uk/articles/cha...
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Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
Sign the letter and write to your MP! Protect disabled people and unpaid carers from devastating benefit cuts.
#greenpaper
#welfarereform
#unpaidcarers
#PIP
#greenpaper
#welfarereform
#unpaidcarers
#PIP
In 12 days MPs will vote on welfare legislation that will bring about devastating benefits cuts for disabled carers and unpaid carers.
It's time to act now to protect carers benefits
https://go.carersuk.org/PM_letter?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_yyvmnawpk9
It's time to act now to protect carers benefits
https://go.carersuk.org/PM_letter?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_yyvmnawpk9
June 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Sign the letter and write to your MP! Protect disabled people and unpaid carers from devastating benefit cuts.
#greenpaper
#welfarereform
#unpaidcarers
#PIP
#greenpaper
#welfarereform
#unpaidcarers
#PIP
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The MIG Expert Group, launched its final report this week. Catch up with it here: www.gov.scot/publications...
Carers Scotland have been an active member of this group and a Minimum Income Guarantee would be transformational to the carers we represent.
Carers Scotland have been an active member of this group and a Minimum Income Guarantee would be transformational to the carers we represent.
June 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The MIG Expert Group, launched its final report this week. Catch up with it here: www.gov.scot/publications...
Carers Scotland have been an active member of this group and a Minimum Income Guarantee would be transformational to the carers we represent.
Carers Scotland have been an active member of this group and a Minimum Income Guarantee would be transformational to the carers we represent.
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The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live!
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
June 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live!
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
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In 12 days MPs will vote on welfare legislation that will bring about devastating benefits cuts for disabled people and unpaid carers.
It's time to act now to protect carers benefits
www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
It's time to act now to protect carers benefits
www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
June 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
In 12 days MPs will vote on welfare legislation that will bring about devastating benefits cuts for disabled people and unpaid carers.
It's time to act now to protect carers benefits
www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
It's time to act now to protect carers benefits
www.carersuk.org/news-and-cam...
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Carers Scotland were at the Scotland Demands Better launch in Edinburgh yesterday, demanding better for the people of Scotland.
Join the march for all of us.
Edinburgh - 25 October 2025.
Find out more: scotland-demands-better.com
#WedemandBetter
Join the march for all of us.
Edinburgh - 25 October 2025.
Find out more: scotland-demands-better.com
#WedemandBetter
June 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Carers Scotland were at the Scotland Demands Better launch in Edinburgh yesterday, demanding better for the people of Scotland.
Join the march for all of us.
Edinburgh - 25 October 2025.
Find out more: scotland-demands-better.com
#WedemandBetter
Join the march for all of us.
Edinburgh - 25 October 2025.
Find out more: scotland-demands-better.com
#WedemandBetter
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The minimum income guarantee is a way forward for this and more. The coming AI “revolution” will see many roles just disappear, the same as happened in the Industrial Revolution.
Back then, there was widespread destitution, it took the state decades to catch up. The MIG is one way to counter that.
Back then, there was widespread destitution, it took the state decades to catch up. The MIG is one way to counter that.
I’ve worked alongside the MIG Expert Group and Experts by Experience Panel on really exciting work. We’ve developed a roadmap to dignity for all delivered by reforming social security, paid work, services and costs. We can and must start now. Read about it here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836...
June 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The minimum income guarantee is a way forward for this and more. The coming AI “revolution” will see many roles just disappear, the same as happened in the Industrial Revolution.
Back then, there was widespread destitution, it took the state decades to catch up. The MIG is one way to counter that.
Back then, there was widespread destitution, it took the state decades to catch up. The MIG is one way to counter that.
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Today, the MIG Expert Group, launches its final report which is available here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836....
Everyone can need a helping hand from time to time. Financial insecurity holds people, families and the country back. Action can and must start now to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee.
Everyone can need a helping hand from time to time. Financial insecurity holds people, families and the country back. Action can and must start now to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee.
The Minimum Income Guarantee: a roadmap to dignity for all
The final report by the independent Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group outlines how a Minimum Income Guarantee could potentially be delivered in Scotland using a roadmap approach, combining long-te...
www.gov.scot
June 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Today, the MIG Expert Group, launches its final report which is available here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836....
Everyone can need a helping hand from time to time. Financial insecurity holds people, families and the country back. Action can and must start now to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee.
Everyone can need a helping hand from time to time. Financial insecurity holds people, families and the country back. Action can and must start now to deliver a Minimum Income Guarantee.
I’ve worked alongside the MIG Expert Group and Experts by Experience Panel on really exciting work. We’ve developed a roadmap to dignity for all delivered by reforming social security, paid work, services and costs. We can and must start now. Read about it here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836...
June 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I’ve worked alongside the MIG Expert Group and Experts by Experience Panel on really exciting work. We’ve developed a roadmap to dignity for all delivered by reforming social security, paid work, services and costs. We can and must start now. Read about it here: www.gov.scot/isbn/9781836...
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Learn more about the new Pension Age Disability Payment with this session from Carers Scotland and Age Scotland.
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Pension Age Disability Payment Workshop - Age Scotland. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Pension Age Disability Payment is a new benefit from Social Security Scotland. It is replacing Attendance Allowance for people of pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition that m...
us02web.zoom.us
June 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Learn more about the new Pension Age Disability Payment with this session from Carers Scotland and Age Scotland.
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live!
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
June 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The 2025 State of Caring Survey is now live!
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
We want to hear from as many carers as possible to paint a picture of caring in 2025. Your responses help shape our future policy and campaigning work - take our survey and tell us what needs to be done.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN67HSN
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Scottish Government Minister for Social Care, Maree Todd MSP recognises the contribution of #unpaidcarers and this year's #CarersWeek during the debate passing the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill with its right to a break for carers.
June 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Scottish Government Minister for Social Care, Maree Todd MSP recognises the contribution of #unpaidcarers and this year's #CarersWeek during the debate passing the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill with its right to a break for carers.
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Learn more about the new Pension Age Disability Payment with this session from Carers Scotland and Age Scotland.
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here:
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here:
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Pension Age Disability Payment Workshop - Age Scotland. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Pension Age Disability Payment is a new benefit from Social Security Scotland. It is replacing Attendance Allowance for people of pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition that…
us02web.zoom.us
June 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Learn more about the new Pension Age Disability Payment with this session from Carers Scotland and Age Scotland.
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here:
Pension Age Disability Payment Zoom online workshop,
provided by Age Scotland
26 June 11am – 12noon
Register here:
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An excellent #CarersWeek Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament with #unpaidcarers and Carers Week partner organisations sharing the challenges carers face and what needs to change.
Thanks to Carol Mochan MSP for organising and MSPs who attended (listed below).
Thanks to Carol Mochan MSP for organising and MSPs who attended (listed below).
June 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
An excellent #CarersWeek Roundtable at the Scottish Parliament with #unpaidcarers and Carers Week partner organisations sharing the challenges carers face and what needs to change.
Thanks to Carol Mochan MSP for organising and MSPs who attended (listed below).
Thanks to Carol Mochan MSP for organising and MSPs who attended (listed below).
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Carers Scotland welcomes the support of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament for the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill.
The Bill contains an important new right for unpaid carers - the right to a break from caring.
The Bill contains an important new right for unpaid carers - the right to a break from caring.
June 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Carers Scotland welcomes the support of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament for the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill.
The Bill contains an important new right for unpaid carers - the right to a break from caring.
The Bill contains an important new right for unpaid carers - the right to a break from caring.
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Carers Scotland welcomes the passing of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill today in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill contains an important new right for people living in residential care to have an essential visitor–Anne’s Law. This protects the human rights of individuals, families & unpaid carers.
June 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Carers Scotland welcomes the passing of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill today in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill contains an important new right for people living in residential care to have an essential visitor–Anne’s Law. This protects the human rights of individuals, families & unpaid carers.
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Has your workplace been transformational for members of staff who are carers?
Recognise this with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards. Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
Recognise this with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards. Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
June 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Has your workplace been transformational for members of staff who are carers?
Recognise this with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards. Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
Recognise this with the 60th Anniversary Carers UK Awards. Nomination entries are free, and you can apply for as many categories as you like. Find out more here: www.carersuk.org/about-us/60-...
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9th - 15th June is #CarersWeek!
Thank you to the First Minister of Scotland for this message of support to unpaid carers.
Thank you to the First Minister of Scotland for this message of support to unpaid carers.
June 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
9th - 15th June is #CarersWeek!
Thank you to the First Minister of Scotland for this message of support to unpaid carers.
Thank you to the First Minister of Scotland for this message of support to unpaid carers.