Legislation and Policy

Over 11th and 12th March, the BBC has been running a story across the Nine news programme, Good Morning Scotland, and online…

On April 1st, Scotland took a major step towards extending and enhancing the rights of unpaid carers

The Scottish Government is currently seeking views on draft regulations being made under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The Carers…

Consultation closing date on new Care Standards fast approaching. Make sure you have your say. Read more here …

The Accounts Commission has published its report into Social Work in Scotland. The evidence they present points to the increasing role…

With 6 weeks to go until the Scottish Elections, the National Carer Organisations have launched their Carers Manifesto social media…

An historic day as carers legislation is finally passed. Now the work begins to ensure promises are delivered.

Shared Care Scotland has published its summary analysis of the Scottish Government’s Respite Care Data 2015…

Scotland’s Chief Statistician today published “Respite Care Scotland 2015”. This publication presents information on respite care…

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed changes to the Waiving of Charges regulations and guidance. These regulations…