The Leaving Care (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (as amended by) The Support and Assistance of Young People Leaving Care (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015

Made under Section 73 of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001, which amended Section 29 of the 1995 Act.

This sets out local authorities' duties and responsibilities regarding Aftercare, including: taking into account the young person's views; carrying out Pathways Assessments; preparing and reviewing pathway plans; financial and accommodation assistance; and appeals of local authority decisions.

The 2015 Regulations make technical amendments to the 2003 Regulations as a consequence of the 2014 Act, e.g. updating terminology used.

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