Publication - Statistics

Carers Census, Scotland, 2021-22

Published: 13 December 2022
Directorate: Population Health Directorate, +1 more … Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care

Third publication of the Carers Census, covering unpaid carers being supported by local services across Scotland in 2021-22.

Supporting documents

Carers Census, Scotland, 2021-22

The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 took effect on 1st April 2018. The Act puts in place a system of carers’ rights designed to improve consistency of support and prevent problems in order to help sustain caring relationships and protect carers’ health and well-being. The Act also introduced the right to an Adult Carer Support Plan or Young Carer Statement based on each carer’s desired personal outcomes and needs for support. The data reported here relates to carers being supported by local services during 2021-22.

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Email: SWStat@gov.scot

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Carers Census, Scotland, 2021-22

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