Intended strike action on 26-28 September has been suspended.
All schools and early learning centres will be open from Tuesday 26 September 2023.
As a carer, you may need support to help you in your caring role.
The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 came into effect on 1 April 2018 to ensure better and more consistent support for carers so that they can continue to care, if they wish, in better health and to have a life alongside caring.
The Act introduces new statutory requirements for how we plan and support carers and young carers.
North Lanarkshire Carers Together and Lanarkshire Carers are agencies who may be able to offer advice and support.
In the context of the Act, a carer is defined as an individual who provides or intends to provide care for another individual.
A young carer is a carer who is under 18 years old or 18 years old and still at school.
In a change from previous legislation, carers no longer need to provide a substantial amount of care on a regular basis to be recognised as a carer under the Act.
The duties in the Act include:
GIRFEC (Getting it right for every child) is the overarching approach to supporting children and young people in Scotland.
In addition, the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 entitles young carers to a young carer statement.
Find out more about young carers' entitlements.
Page last updated:
15 Mar 2023