Care Policy Scorecard Wales 2025

Care is the backbone of Welsh society—essential yet often invisible. It supports our health, nurtures our children, sustains communities, and powers the economy. Whether provided by unpaid carers, childcare workers, or social care professionals, care is vital. Yet care continues to be undervalued in practice and overlooked in policy. This neglect affects not only those who give and receive care but undermines gender equality, deepens poverty, and weakens our ability to build a wellbeing economy.

The Scorecard evaluates policies across three key areas: unpaid care, paid care, and childcare. Each policy area was assessed using specific indicators outlined in the CPS framework.