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Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991

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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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