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Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

Type Act of the Scottish Parliament
Publication 2016-03-09
Last updated 2026-01-07
State In force
Jurisdiction Scotland
Department Statute Law Database
Source legislation.gov.uk
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[^key-5d413e95381cd4903cb825b3c2339d94]: S. 6(6) repealed (7.1.2026) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 11(2), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-26c633c34f94d9cde614ec09b4157638]: S. 12(7A) inserted (7.1.2026) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 10(2), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-47e9b211f53d93d3956578d05ee8d381]: S. 12(8) repealed (7.1.2026) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 11(2), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. Pt. 1

[^key-ff7559265c3b27f93c1d5d5e64f5bed2]: Words in s. 41(1) repealed (7.1.2026) by Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (asp 9), ss. 11(3), 39(2); S.S.I. 2025/388, reg. 2(1)(2), sch. Pt. 1

Chapter 3 — Duty to promote take-up of support by carers

Duty to promote take-up

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  • (1) A specified relevant body, in the exercise of its functions, must—
  • (a) consider if a carer may be eligible to receive financial or other support from another relevant body, and
  • (b) take such steps as it considers appropriate to promote take-up of that financial or other support to the carer.
  • (2) The Scottish Ministers must by regulations specify the relevant bodies to which subsection (1) applies.
  • (3) The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make further provision in relation to the duty under subsection (1), including—
  • (a) a process for a relevant body to identify a carer’s eligibility to receive support,
  • (b) a process for information to be shared between specified relevant bodies about a carer to promote take-up of financial or other support,
  • (c) such other provision as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.
  • (4) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.

Duty to involve carers in carer services

Duty to prepare local carer strategy

Interpretation

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