National News

Wendy Chamberlain

627,700 unpaid carers in Scotland

Responding to the census showing that there are 627,700 unpaid carers in Scotland, an increase of 27.5% since 2011, Scottish Liberal Democrat deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain MP, who introduced the Carer's Leave Act earlier this year, said:

3 Oct 2024
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Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

1 in 9 Scots report mental health condition

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP today said that Scotland needs world-class mental health services after new figures showed around 1 in 9 Scots reporting having a mental health condition.

3 Oct 2024
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