The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 was implemented in April 2018. This is what it means: the Act extends the rights for carers and young carers in Scotland, placing a duty on local health and social care partnerships to provide carers support to access their rights which are outlined below:

• A right to access information & advice.
  
• A right to access support if your needs meet the local eligibility criteria for carers.
• 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 an adult carer support plan (carers over the age of 18).
• A right to access a young carer’s statement (carers under the age of 18).
• A right to be involved in the planning and development of any carer services.