There’s no doubt that Scotland is facing a social care crisis - with one in six people across the country taking on unpaid caregiving responsibilities for a loved one.
Over the last three months online searches for ‘caring for an elderly parent’ have surged by 200% - and the demand for elderly care across the country is expected to rise over the next few years.
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