# Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, Introduction: Introductory text


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.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 4 February 2016 and received Royal Assent on 9th March 2016

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2016/9/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/carers-scotland-act-2016/introduction
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