The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 states that NHS Boards must involve unpaid carers in the hospital discharge of the cared for person. We hope you find these resources useful in increasing your knowledge and understanding in how to meet this responsibility.
The aim of this resource is to help make staff aware of their responsibilities in ensuring NHS boards meet the duty to involve carers in the discharge of the cared for person from hospital. This duty is set out in Part 4, section 28 of the Carers...
This leaflet helps explains the right of unpaid carers to be involved in hospital discharge under Section 28 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 and gives suggestions for your practice.
Healthcare Improvement Scotland - https://ihub.scot/improvement-programmes/people-led-care/unpaid-carers-improvement-programme/about-unpaid-carers-improvement/