The Carers act now means that the local authority has a statutory duty to provide the following:-

• Carer Support Plans / Young Carer Statements
• Emergency planning
• Carer involvement in hospital discharge

Carer support plans and Young Carer statements can be carried out by Social Workers, Senior Social Care workers in the outer areas of Shetland.

If you are carrying out an Adult Carer Support plan and/or Young Carers Statements please make sure that you are sign posting to the following:-

• Short Break grants
• Support groups
• Emergency Planning