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You can read the full Act on the UK government website.
It came into effect on 1 April 1996.
It gave carers the right to ask for an assessment of their ability to care. It also gave local authorities the duty to consider the results of this assessment, when deciding how to support the cared-for person.
In this section:
- The Carer’s Leave Act 2023
- Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023
- Other workplace support
- The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
- The National Carers Strategy (Scotland)
- The Equality Act 2010
- Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
- Community Care and Health (Scotland) Act 2002
- Carer (Recognition and Services) Act 1995
