40.Section 13 inserts a new section 26A into the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016. The new section will impose a duty on bodies classified by regulations as “relevant bodies” to encourage carers to take-up financial or other support from other bodies that are classified as relevant bodies.
41.Regulations under the new section 26A of the Carers Act will be subject to the affirmative procedure (as defined by section 29 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010).
Overview of the Act Overview of Part 2 Promotion of support for carers