Explanatory Notes

Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

2016 asp 9

9 March 2016

Commentary on Parts

Part 2 – Adult Carer Support Plans and Young Carer Statements

Chapter 2 – Young carer statements
Duty to prepare young carer statement
Section 13 – Young carers of terminally ill cared-for persons

41.This section imposes a duty on the Scottish Ministers so they must by regulations prescribe timescales for the preparation of young carer statements in relation to young carers of cared-for persons with a terminal illness. The meaning of ‘terminally ill cared-for person’ is given in section 7(2). This power is subject to the affirmative procedure (see section 42(2)).