North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

‘An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about carers, including the identification of carers’ needs for support through adult carer support plans and young carer statements; the provision of support to carers; the enabling of carer involvement in certain services; the preparation of local carer strategies; the establishment of information and advice services for carers; and for connected purposes.’

Guidance and resources

• Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

• Carers (Scotland) Act 2016: Statutory Guidance
• Carers’ charter
• Useful resources including personal outcomes
• Eligibility Thresholds - Adult Carer Support Plan
• Eligibility Thresholds - Young Carer Statement
• Carers Eligibility Criteria
• Building Caring Communities: North Ayrshire Carer Strategy 2023 to 2025
• Building Caring Communities - Carers Questions & Answers
• Terminal illness regulations for carers
• Adult Carer Support Plan Guidance
• NAHSCP Young Carers' Guidance

Coalition of Carers in Scotland has worked with carers, carer organisations and health and social care professionals to co-design leaflets that set out the new rights and what to expect.