| Description | Final guidance to local uthorities, the NHS, voluntary sector and other agencies on implementing the provsions to support carers in the Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002 |
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| ISBN | N/A |
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| Official Print Publication Date | |
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| Website Publication Date | March 31, 2003 |
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GUIDANCE ON SUPPORTING CARERS
The Community Care & Health (Scotland) Act 2002
significantly extends the rights of many carers in Scotland
to have their needs assessed. The Act also brings in new
requirements for statutory agencies to ensure carers are
aware of their rights, and recognise fully the care being
provided by carers. The Scottish Executive issued final
guidance on 31 March 2003 to local authorities and the NHS
on how to implement this new legislation, and support
carers as key partners in providing care.
(The version below replaces the version placed
on the website on 31 March 2003. It is identical in
content, apart from a very small number of corrections
and clarifying changes, and improvements to the
internal navigation within the guidance.)