What is the Care Act 2014?
The Care Act 2014 ("the Act") was introduced in the House of Lords on 9 May 2013 and received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014. The Act creates a legislative basis for local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to make cross-border placements for those who require care in residential accommodation in Scotland.
What is the carers (Scotland) Act 2016?
Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 was passed in the Scottish Parliament on February 4, 2016. The Act came in to effect on April 1, 2018 and will ensure better and more consistent support for carers and young carers so that they can continue to care, if they so wish, in better health and to have a life alongside caring.
What is the community care and Health (Scotland) Act?
The Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002introduced free personal care for adults, regardless of income or whether they live at home or in residential care. Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016puts in place a system of carers’ rights designed to: