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In forceMeaning of carer
Part 1AImportant concepts and principles
6 Meaning of carer
In this Act:
carer—a person is a carer of someone else (the dependant) if—
(a)
the dependant is dependent on the person for ongoing care and assistance; and
(b)
the person cares for the dependant otherwise than because of—
(i)
a commercial arrangement; or
(ii)
an arrangement that is substantially commercial.
Example of a carer
Ms S suffers from a severe brain injury because of a car accident and requires constant care. Her spouse, 2 children aged 18 and 11 and a family friend share her care and would each be a ‘carer’.
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