This section contains information on key legislation affecting carers and disabled people in Scotland. Click on the links below to find out more.
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.
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.
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