A number of duties have been place on Health and the Local Authorities:

In co-production with carers

Duty
Hows and Whys
To offer an Adult Carer Support Plan/
​Young Carer Statement
Refer to the Borders Carers Centre.  The support plan will highlight any support that should be provided to an adult carer to meet their needs.  Please contact Action for Children to ask about Young Carer Statements.  
Set eligibility criteria
The local eligibility criteria is a framework used to identify whether a carer should receive support from SBC and NHS Borders to meet their identified needs.  If a carer meets the eligibility criteria, support may take the form of self-directed support.
Provide support
Carers who do not meet the eligibility criteria will still receive help and support and can still access services such as information and advice from SBC, NHS Borders and the Borders Carers Centre.  The Carers Support Plan is the first step in ascertaining what support is required.
Involve carers in carer services 
Carers must be consulted with about shaping services that have an impact on their caring role.  NHS Borders have a duty to involve carers in hospital discharge planning, ensuring that before a cared-for person is discharged from hospital, carers are involved in the process.  Whilst the cared-for is in hospital, the carer should be referred to the Borders Carers Centre Hospital Liaison Worker.
Prepare a local carer strategy
In partnership with carers, Social Work, NHS Borders and the Borders Carers Centre, this is on target.  The strategy will set out how services will be delivered.  Updates can be seen here.
Prepare a short breaks statement
In partnership with carers, Social Work and the Borders Carers Centre.  Available to download here
Ensure establishment/maintenance of an information/advice service
The Borders Carers Centre delivers an information and advice service on behalf of SBC and NHS Borders.  The service provides information and advice about carers rights, education and training, health and well-being, care planning, future care planning and emergency situations.
What to expect - The Carers Act
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