This Order brings into force the Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010.

The provisions mentioned in article 2 enable the Welsh Ministers to make specific regulations to give effect to the Measure and are brought into force on the day after this Order is made.

The provisions brought into force in article 3 come into force on 1 January 2012 and impose a duty on relevant authorities to prepare and implement a strategy in accordance with the Measure. Strategies must be approved by the Welsh Ministers, published and made available for inspection.

On 1 January 2012 all provisions of the Measure will be in force.