Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 3:30 pm on 10 June 2025.
Maree Todd
Scottish National Party
3:30,
10 June 2025
Subsection (10A), which was introduced at stage 2, removes the concern that the current definition encompasses breaks that are unrelated to the caring role. It explicitly confirms that breaks can be taken with the cared-for person, and it describes different arrangements for such breaks when taken together and how they are linked to the caring role.
Amendment 10 agreed to.
Amendments 11 to 15 moved—[Maree Todd]—and agreed to.
Amendment 16 moved—[Jackie Baillie]—and agreed to.
Amendments 17 and 18 moved—[Maree Todd]—and agreed to.
Section 38A—Duty to prepare adult carer support plan
Amendments 19 and 20 moved—[Maree Todd]—and agreed to.
Section 38B—Duty to prepare young carer statement
Amendment 21 moved—[Maree Todd]—and agreed to.
Section 39—Enactments relating to carers: minor modifications
Amendments 22 and 23 moved—[Maree Todd]—and agreed to.
Section 39A—Short break services statement
Amendments 24 to 29 moved—[Maree Todd]—and agreed to.
After Section 39A
Amendment 1 moved—[Jeremy Balfour]—and agreed to.
Section 40—Visits to or by care home residents
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