The Scottish Parliament Elections on 7 May 2026 are a crucial opportunity to make unpaid carers’ voices heard. Carers Trust Scotland, working in partnership with the National Carer Organisations (NCO), has developed resources to help you engage with candidates and influence policy. The page linked below brings together everything you need – from the joint manifesto and campaign materials to guidance on hosting hustings and connecting with decision-makers.
Two easy‑to‑use toolkits that break down everything from how to register and vote, to engaging with local candidates, to highlighting the issues that matter most to carers this election year.
✅ Unpaid Carers Election Toolkit
A practical guide covering:
- registering and casting your vote
- how the Scottish Parliament works
- key issues affecting unpaid carers
- suggested questions for candidates
- ready‑to‑use social media content
Explore the tools below to help make #CarersVotesCount.
