Social Security Experience Panels - Scottish Carer's Assistance: visual summary
This visual summary outlines the main findings from research with Social Security Experience Panel members to explore their views on proposals on how Scottish Carer’s Assistance (SCA) could be different from Carer’s Allowance.
About the research
This summary sets out the findings of the research with Experience Panel members on the proposals on how Scottish Carer’s Assistance could be different from Carer’s Allowance.
The research included a survey and follow-up interviews.
242 survey responses
15 interviews with 16 participants
The research took place between March - June 2022
The research explored views on proposals on:
Scottish Carer’s Assistance when it is first introduced
Extra payments for carers in Scotland
Changes to Scottish Carer’s Assistance in the future.
Who took part
The majority of respondents (86%) were aged between 45-79 years old
Respondents identified as: 66% Female; 33% Male
Most (77%) lived in an urban location; Almost a quarter (23%) lived in a rural location
2% were from an ethnic minority; Most (78%) had a disability or long-term health condition
Around three quarters (76%) care for a disabled adult.
Over a third (34%) care for someone due to old age
Around one quarter (26%) care for a disabled child.
Contact
Email: socialresearch@gov.scot
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