Carers (Scotland) Act 2016: implementation plan 2021-2023 (March 2021)

Appendix 1: Theory of change/Logic model - Carers Act - Outcomes framework

Carers Act Parts 2-6

• Adult Carer Support Plans and Young Carer Statements:
  • duty to prepare
  • content and review
  • provision of information
  • continuation of YCS
• Provision of support:
  • local and national eligibility criteria
  • duty to provide
• Carer involvement
• Local carer strategies
  • preparation, publication and review
• Information and advice for carers
  • information and advice service
  • short breaks services statements
  • Carers' charter

Activities

• Involvement of carers as an equal partner at a strategic planning level.
• Reflection of carers needs in local service planning and delivery.
• Identification of carer's needs and personal outcomes through a person-centred approach.
• Agreement and action amongst local partners re their strategic role in relation to carers
• Availability of local information on advice and support services to all carers.

Individual carer outcomes

1. Carer's views in relation to the cared for person are taken into account.

2. Carer is involved in personal health and social care decisions.

3. Carer is equipped to continue in their caring role.

4. Caring responsibilities reflect carer's needs and wishes.

5. Young carer has inappropriate caring responsibilities removed.

6. (Individual) carer can obtain relevant, understandable and usable advice.

Carer population group outcomes

7. Increased numbers of population providing care are identified

8. Increased numbers of "hidden" young carers are identified, assessed and supported.

9. Increased proportion of carers satisfied with caring role.

10. Fewer young carers undertaking inappropriate caring responsibilities.

11. Increased proportion of carers who feel more confident and supported in their caring role.

12. Increased proportion of young carers who feel supported to achieve their educational potential.

13. Increased proportion of carers who feel more able to manage their caring role.

14. Increased proportion of carers able to have a life alongside caring.

15. Increased proportion of young carers able to participate in social, recreational and therapeutic opportunities.

16. Increased proportion of carers who feel better informed and more empowered about issues relevant to their caring role.

Population level outcomes

17. Carers have improved health and wellbeing.

18. Carers experience improved economic/financial wellbeing.

19. Carers feel valued within their community.

20. Reduced inequalities

• between carer groups
• between carers and noncarers e.g. health, employment etc.

21. Our local communities are more resilient.

Key assumptions:

1) People (adults and young people) providing or intending to provide unpaid care are identified.

2) Young carers are seen as children and young people first and foremost and are relieved of inappropriate caring roles.