What you need to know

The Scottish Government has developed a new package of benefits and support for young carers in Scotland – which includes a new Young Carer Grant.

Young carers aged 16-18 in Scotland who do not currently qualify for Carer’s Allowance, may be eligible for a new £300 annual payment to help them access life opportunities that are the norm for other young people. The Young Carer Grant will be paid from autumn 2019.

You can find out more here:

https://young.scot/information/rights/young-carer-grant