Planning long-term care can be difficult, both emotionally and practically, but it’s important to do for peace of mind for you and the person you care for.

Planning for the future
This section covers why it’s important to plan for the future and how this can help you as a carer.
Under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, local health boards and hospitals have a duty to involve carers (including young carers) in discharge from hospital, if the person being discharged is likely to require support afterwards.