This government response sets out how Scottish Ministers have considered the findings of the consultation exercise on carers legislation and feedback from other engagement activity, and outlines what will be included in the Carers Bill. The response covers: the carer's assessment, now adult carer support plan (ACSP) and the young carer statement (YCS); information and advice; support to carers (other than information and advice); stages and transitions; carer involvement; local carer strategies; identification of carers and young carers; carer and cared-for person(s) in different local authority areas; links between ACSP/YCS and cared-for person's assessment.