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This section contains information on key legislation affecting carers and disabled people in Scotland. Click on the links below to find out more.
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Adults with Incapacity Act 2000
The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (AWIA) sets out the system for protecting the welfare of adults who are unable to take decisions for themselves. -
Community Care & Health Act 2002
From 1st September 2002, the Act gave carers the right to request an independent assessment. -
Care 21- reports
Find out more about the report Care 21: The future of unpaid care in Scotland and its recommendations. -
Care 21 priorities - health
The Scottish Executive response identified four initial priorities - carers' health, training, young carers, respite and short breaks. -
Care 21 priorities - respite
The Scottish Executive response identified four initial priorities - carers' health, training, young carers, respite and short breaks. -
Care 21 priorities - training
The Scottish Executive response identified four initial priorities - carers' health, training, young carers, respite and short breaks. -
Care 21 priorities - young carers
The Scottish Executive response identified four initial priorities - carers' health, training, young carers, respite and short breaks. -
Changing Lives
Changing Lives - the 21st Century Social Work Review was an independent review, commissioned in 2004, to examine all aspects of social work to improve its contribution to integrated services. -
Delivering for Health
A framework for action to support the way in which NHS services in Scotland need to change in future. -
Mental Health Act 2003
The Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 was passed by the Scottish Parliament in March 2003 and came into full effect from October 2005. -
NHS Carer Information Strategies
This places a statutory duty on NHS Boards to produce a Carer Information Strategy. -
Self Directed Care (Direct Payments)
Scottish Government guidance on self-directed care (direct payments) and regulations that update this guidance.