Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9) - Explanatory Notes

Explanatory Notes

Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

2016 asp 9

9 March 2016

The Act

3. The Act comprises 46 sections and is divided into eight parts as follows—

• Part 1 – Key definitions

• Part 2 – Adult carer support plans and young carer statements

• Part 3 – Provision of support to carers

• Part 4 – Carer involvement

• Part 5 – Local carer strategies

• Part 6 – Information and advice for carers

• Part 7 – General provision

• Part 8 – Final provisions

4. The Act also includes one schedule setting out consequential modifications including repeals of other enactments.