Carers Census

Annual census of unpaid carers being supported by Local Authorities and Carer Centres across Scotland

Introduction

The Carers Census collects a variety of information on unpaid carers being supported by Local Authorities and Carer Centres across Scotland. This information is being collected in part to help monitor the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016, which came into force on 1st April 2018.

Information for data suppliers

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Contact

If you have any questions about this publication, or suggestions for what we could do better, please contact the Social Care Analytical Unit (SCAU): SWStat@gov.scot

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