10Provision of information: children under 16S
(1)This section applies where under [F1section 7 or 8] a local authority gives an appropriate person an opportunity to choose one of the options for self-directed support.
(2)The authority must, in so far as practicable and taking account of the maturity of the [F2young carer or, as the case may be,] child, give the [F3young carer or] child to whom the support is to be provided an explanation of, and information relating to, the nature and effect of each of the options for self-directed support.
(3)The authority must give the explanation and information in such manner and form as is appropriate to the needs of the [F4young carer or] child to whom they are given.
(4)In this section, “appropriate person” has the same meaning[F5—
(a)in relation to a young carer, as in section 7(7),
(b)in relation to a child,] as in section 8(9).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 5(5)(a); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4
F2Words in s. 10(2) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 5(5)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4
F3Words in s. 10(2) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 5(5)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4
F4Words in s. 10(3) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 5(5)(c); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4
F5Words in s. 10(4) inserted (1.4.2018) by Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 9), s. 45(2), sch. para. 5(5)(d); S.S.I. 2017/152, reg. 4
Commencement Information
I1S. 10 in force at 1.4.2014 by S.S.I. 2014/32, art. 3