October 2017

Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

This is your opportunity to contribute to the Angus Carers Centre response to the Scottish Governments consultation on a “Carers Charter: your rights as an adult or young carer”.

Intention of the Carers' Charter

To set out the rights of carers as provided for under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The document is intended to provide a summary of the rights of carers under the Carers (Scotland Act 2016 in a readily accessible and understandable format for both young and adult carers alike.

When you have completed the consultation you can submit your response to: or send to:

Jill Nicoll

Angus Carers Centre,

8 Grant Road

Arbroath

Angus

D11 1JN

Your contribution must be received by Friday 20th October 2017 at 5pm to allow it to be included in consultation response to the Scottish Government,

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There are seven questions.

Question 1.

Is the information presented in Chapter 1 – "Am I a carer?" clear? Yes / No

Please indicate in the comments box any information that should be added, removed, or particular parts of the chapter which would benefit by being presented differently.

Question 2.

Is the information presented in Chapter 2 – "Adult carer support plan" clear? Yes / No

Please indicate in the comments box any information that should be added, removed, or particular parts of the chapter which would benefit by being presented differently.

Question 3.

Is the information presented in Chapter 3 – "Young carer statement" clear? Yes / No

Please indicate in the comments box any information that should be added, removed, or particular parts of the chapter which would benefit by being presented differently.

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Question 4.

Is the information presented in Chapter 4 – "Support as a carer" clear? Yes / No

Please indicate in the comments box any information that should be added, removed, or particular parts of the chapter which would benefit by being presented differently.

Question 5.

Is the information presented in Chapter 5 – "Carer involvement in services" clear? Yes / No

Please indicate in the comments box any information that should be added, removed, or particular parts of the chapter which would benefit by being presented differently.

Question 6.

Is the information presented in Chapter 6 – "Hospital discharge" clear? Yes / No

Please indicate in the comments box any information that should be added, removed, or particular parts of the chapter which would benefit by being presented differently.

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Question 7.

Are there any rights of carers under the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 not captured in this draft of the charter that should be included? Yes / No

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When you have completed the response proforma you can submit your response to: or send to:

Jill Nicoll

Angus Carers Centre,

8 Grant Road,

Arbroath,

Angus, D11 1JN

Your contribution must be received by:

Friday 20th October 2017 at 5pm

to allow it to be included in consultation response to the

Scottish Government.

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