Carers Rights
Know Your Rights!
FROM RECOGNITION TO RIGHTS
Key messages outlined in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016:
- Carers are better supported on a more consistent basis so that they can continue to care, if they so wish
- Carers should be better supported to have good health and well being allowing them to have a life outside caring
- It is recommended to avoid making any assumptions about a carer’s willingness or ability to care
- Young carers should be relieved of any inappropriate caring roles to allow them to have a quality of life
Key duties placed on Local Authorities under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016:
- Establish and maintain advice and information services for carers
- Set local eligibility criteria and provide support to carers who meet the criteria
- Prepare an adult carer support plan and young carer statement, including emergency and future planning
- Consider option of breaks from caring when undertaking support planning
- Involve carers in the planning, development and evaluation of carer services
- Involve carers in assessment process and hospital discharge
- Prepare a carers strategy for their area
Carers rights outlined in the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016:
- A right to be involved in care planning and assessment processes for the person you care for
- A right to be involved in hospital discharge planning processes
- A right to access information and advice
- A right to access an adult carer support plan (carers over the age of 18)
- A right to be involved in the planning and development of any carer services
- A right to access a young carers statement (carers under the age of 18)
- A right to access support if your needs meet the local eligibility criteria for carers
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