Carer Strategies and Policies

The strategic approach to services and supports for carers in Perth and Kinross is led by local and national strategies and policies.

Carer Strategies

• Perth and Kinross Joint Adult and Young Carers Strategy 2023-2026
• Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
• Adult Carers Eligibility Framework Revised 2021 (PDF, 314 KB)

Carers (Waiving of Charges for Support) (Scotland) Regulations 2014

The Carers (Waiving of Charges for Support) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 became effective from 1 April 2014 and support the implementation of the Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013.

Charges will be waived for all types of services or support if that service or support is to meet an individual carer's needs or personal outcomes as set out in their Adult Carer Support Plan. This may include replacement care where this enables the carer to have a break from caring.