Explanatory Notes

Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

2016 asp 9

9 March 2016

Commentary on Parts

Part 1 – Key Definitions

Meanings of “carer”, “young carer” and “adult carer”

Section 3 - Meaning of “adult carer”

11.This section defines an “adult carer” as a carer who is at least 18 years old but who is not a young carer.