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Simple terms explainer
Councils must set, review, and publish local eligibility criteria for carers. This means they decide the level of need a carer must have before they are entitled to formal support. The criteria help ensure decisions are fair and consistent across the area. Councils must review these rules regularly and make them publicly available, so carers can understand when they will qualify for support and what kind of help may be offered.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Adult social care
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Social and community context
Emerging policy and legislation
1
Bodies with shared interest
Social Work Scotland
Standards and frameworks
1