Edinburgh charity Eric Liddell Community urges public support to sustain vital services for former unpaid carers amid rising demand and funding cuts

Edinburgh charity Eric Liddell Community urges public support to sustain vital services for former unpaid carers amid rising demand and funding cuts

The Eric Liddell Community has launched its 2025 Summer Appeal, calling on the public to support former unpaid carers facing emotional and social challenges after their caring role ends. In Scotland, 1 in 8 people provide unpaid care to loved ones with dementia, disabilities, or long-term illness. But when that role ends – when their loved one passes away or moves into a care home – carers are often left with deep grief, isolation, and a loss of…