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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New Digital Opportunities For Young Carers

New exciting digital opportunities available for young carers as part of the Young Carers Package, accessible from home.

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Mental Health Support for Young Carers During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Different options to access mental health support during COVID-19.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Young Carers

New information for young carers from the Scottish Government has been provided around the spread of the coronavirus known as COVID-19. Find out more.
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How to Apply for the Young Carer Grant

Find out how to apply for the Young Carer Grant, who is eligible and how to get further support as a young carer.

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What's in the 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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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!

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New Digital Opportunities For Young Carers

Mental Health Support for Young Carers During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Young Carers

How to Apply for the Young Carer Grant

What's in the Young Carers Package of Opportunities?

How to Sign Up for the Young Carers Package

How to Apply for Carer's Allowance

What Does a Young Carer Look Like?

VIDEO: Being a Young Carer

VIDEO: The Challenges of Being a Young Carer

Everything You Need to Know About The Carers (Scotland) Act 2016

The Facts About Young Carers

F.A.Q's About the Young Carer Grant

Find Local Services & Support to Help You Claim Carer's Allowance

What to Do If You're Worried About a Parent or Carer