Regulation 1 Citation, commencement and interpretationI1

These Regulations may be cited as the Carer's Allowance (Coronavirus) (Breaks in Care) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 and come into force on 3 April 2020.

In these Regulations—

• “carer's allowance” means the allowance paid under section 70 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (invalid care allowance) M1,

• “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2),

• “isolation” in relation to a person means separation of that person from any other person in such manner as to prevent infection or contamination with coronavirus, and

• “severely disabled person” has the meaning given in section 70(2) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 M2.