Introduction to Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
There are 2 available courses for this training.
Please ensure you book on the appropriate course for your job role
Name of the session
Introduction to Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
Description of course
This face-to-face interactive course discusses the impact that unpaid carers have on the communities where they live, how caring can impact on their own health and wellbeing and how the Carers Act (Scotland) 2016 provides for more consistent support for unpaid carers to enable them to have a life alongside caring.
Who is it for?
This learning opportunity is open to all staff within PKC, Unpaid Carers, staff working in Third Sector and partner organisations
What will I learn?
This learning will aim to provide an understanding of:
• The changes introduced by the Act;
• How the Act is implemented in Perth and Kinross;
• The local Adult Carers Eligibility Framework and its use when writing an Adult Carer Support Plan;
• Waiving of Charges.
Please ensure you are able to attend the full session before booking.
Dates of learning and how to book
To book of any of our up and coming dates please click on the links below
Introduction to Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 Learning 2026
If you have any further questions in relation to the learning please contact
Introduction to Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (for NHS Staff Only)
Name of the session
Introduction to Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 ,this learning is for NHS Staff Only
Description of course
This 2.5 hour face-to-face interactive course discusses the impact that unpaid carers have in the communities where they live, how caring can impact on their own health and wellbeing and how the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 provides for more consistent support for unpaid carers to enable them to have a life alongside caring.
Who is it for?
This learning is for NHS Staff only.
What will I learn?
The learning aims to provide NHS Staff with the understanding of:
- The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
- The Local Adult Carers Eligibility Framework and its use
- Implementing the Act in an NHS setting: locally, nationally and in the community
- Roles and responsibilities within the Act for NHS Staff
Please ensure you are able to attend the full session before booking.
Dates of learning and how to book
To book of any of our up and coming dates for 2026 please click on the links below
Introduction to Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (For NHS Staff Only)
If you have any further questions in relation to the learning please contact