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The Commission for Social Care Inspection [CSCI] regulates care homes and publishes information about what is required of local authorities, including assessing the standard of carers’ services and how they can implement legislation and guidance.
The Social Care Institute for Excellence [SCIE] identifies good practice for local authorities, and produces information on providing breaks, working with other local groups and how to involve and consult carers.
Carers UK produces a comprehensive range of information for carers – what to expect from a Carer’s Assessment, carers’ rights and benefits, including the Carers [Equal Opportunities] Act, and toolkits for social services and employers around carers’ needs - MORE...
Your local council will have details of leisure activities, courses and other opportunities which are available.
The legal framework that underpins carers’ equal opportunities is different in England, Wales, Scotland and NI. The key legislation is as follows
