Young Carers
Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package and Carer's Allowance, hear stories from other young people on their experience of being a carer and get loads of info on caring for someone.
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What's in the New Young Carers Package of Opportunities?
From cinema tickets to first aid training, young carers will soon be able to try out a special range of opportunities - totally for free! If you’re 11-18 and helping to care for a family member, friend or someone in your community, all you need is a Young Scot card to sign-up...
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How to Sign Up for the Young Carers Package
Young carers across Scotland can now access a special package of opportunities - totally free!
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How to Apply for Carer's Allowance
Here's all you need to know about applying for Carer's Allowance.
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What Does a Young Carer Look Like?
A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
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VIDEO: Being a Young Carer
We spoke to some of Falkirk & Clackmannanshire's Young Adult Carers about their experience of caring for someone and what they thought about Carer's Allowance.
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VIDEO: The Challenges of Being a Young Carer
We spoke to Young Carers from Broomhouse, Edinburgh about their experiences as a Young Carer and the challenges Young Carers face on a day-to-day basis.
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Everything You Need to Know About The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 came into force on the 1st April 2018. Find out how it might affect you if you are a young carer.
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The Facts About Young Carers
Do you know your stuff about Young Carers? Did you know how many people might be missing out on claiming Carer's Allowance?
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What You Need to Know About the 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.
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F.A.Q's About the Young Carer Grant
The Scottish Government has provided answers to some of the questions you may have around the new ‘Young Carer Grant'.
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Find Local Services & Support to Help You Claim Carer's Allowance
Need help with applying for Carer's Allowance? Not sure if you're eligible? Ensure you aren't missing out and get support from these organisations.
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What to Do If You're Worried About a Parent or Carer
Most parents worry about their children sometimes, but we worry about them too!
