Right to a break consultation now open
The Scottish Government have launched a 12–week consultation on the new right to a break, seeking views on proposed options for implementation of this right.
This consultation provides an important opportunity for the right to a break to be shaped by the unpaid carers it aims to support, and the organisations that will help deliver this right.
While the right to a break has the potential to be transformative, planning and delivery must recognise the current challenges unpaid carers and services face. The time for effective and meaningful change to short breaks is now.
Over the coming weeks, we'll be hosting a variety of ways to share your views with us, ensuring your voice is amplified at a national level. To stay up to date with our work and opportunities to share your views, you can:
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Currently, we are hosting two online roundtable events for unpaid carers and organisations to have their say and help inform our continued work to ensure all carers in Scotland can realise their right to breaks.
Find out more about our events here.
Complete the consultation here.
Consultation closes: Friday 22 May 2026