National carers strategy: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment

4. If a negative impact is assessed for any area of rights or any group of children and young people, can you explain why this is necessary and proportionate? What options have you considered to modify the proposal, or mitigate the impact?

As the Strategy intends to improve outcomes for young carers - with a focus on improving health, financial and social care support - there are no negative impacts anticipated. With that being said, the effectiveness of the Strategy's implementation will be dependent on a number of different factors including:

• Stakeholder input – Whilst the actions are primarily for the Scottish Government, national and local carer organisations and local statutory organisations also need to take action to help implement and promote the relevant initiatives and to share best practice. National and local carer organisations will also play a role in feeding back young carers' experiences to help monitor progress on delivery.
• Future funding - Whilst the actions with budgetary implications in the current financial year have been confirmed, future funding decisions will also impact on delivery.