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Publication - Legislation

Social work legislation

Published
17 Mar 2026

Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons (Scotland) Act 1972

This Act extends the 1970 Act to Scotland. It meant local authorities needed to provide services and support for chronically sick and disabled people. 

Read more about the Chronically Sick And Disabled Persons (Scotland) Act 1972.

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