The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 4 February 2016 and received Royal Assent on 9th March 2016
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about carers, including the identification of carers' needs for support through adult carer support plans and young carer statements; the provision of support to carers; the enabling of carer involvement in certain services; the preparation of local carer strategies; the establishment of information and advice services for carers; and for connected purposes.