Policies and Legislation

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East Dunbartonshire Policies and Strategies

National Policies and Strategies

Further Policies and Strategies affecting Carers are available to read or download from dedicated sections within the websites of Carers Scotland, the Coalition of Carers and the Scottish Government

Key Legislation affecting Carers

Research about Carers and Caring

There are a large number of national research reports on Carers and Caring which are available to read or download from dedicated sections within the websites of Carers Scotland and the Coalition of Carers.

Other Local Strategies

As part of our work with the Coalition of Carers, volunteers at Carers Link have compiled a list of Strategies for Carers for other Scottish Local Authorities.  Just click to view this list and download copies from the Coalition of Carers.