Involving unpaid carers in hospital discharge

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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.

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Healthcare Improvement Scotland -Improving the Involvement of Unpaid Carers in Hospital Discharge Planning change package

This resource is for teams working to improve carer experience and discharge processes across a wide range of hospital settings. The package will support teams to identify opportunities for improvement and includes a range of tools to support planning and evaluation of the impact of change on carers, staff, and the hospital system.