16 Mar 2026
Closing date: 22 May 2026

Consultation: Right to breaks for unpaid carers

The Scottish Government is seeking views on proposed changes to legislation around unpaid breaks for carers. This includes considering what counts as a 'sufficient break' and what types of breaks should be in scope. They are also considering timescales for implementation and timescales for statutory authorities to produce carer support plans.

The consultation is open until 22 May 2026. You can find out more here.