Applying for Your Young Scot National Entitlement Card in Perth and Kinross
There are several ways to apply for a Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC):
- Online at getyournec.scot. You can find out more information about the applications process on the getyournec.scot website.
- Directly via your local council team. You can complete an application form and return this with supporting evidence to concessionarytravel@pkc.gov.uk. If you cannot submit an application to the email address, Pullar House in Perth is open by appointment only. Appointments should be booked in advance. You can contact the Council team on 01738 475000.
For more information, and to download an application form, you can view the National Entitlement Card section of Perth and Kinross Council’s website.
If you are 11-15 years old and applying for free bus travel, a parent or guardian will need to apply on your behalf. If you are 16-21 years old you can apply for free bus travel yourself.
For more information about the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, please visit freebus.scot.
Perth and Kinross Live Active Leisure
A link to the Perth and Kinross Leisure Centres website.
Culture Perth and Kinross
A link to Culture Perth and Kinross, which has information about libraries, museums and galleries around Perthshire.
Mental Health Support
We are lucky to have many organisations that can provide help if you are worried about your own mental health, or maybe a friend or family member.
We’ve listed some local organisations that anyone can contact when they are not feeling their best. Many services do not require your name, and some are available 24 hours a day.
If you, or someone you know is struggling, do seek help and in an emergency always dial 999 / 112.
Togetherall
Togetherall is a free Mental Health and Wellbeing Service for Young People aged 16 – 24
MindSpace
Information on the services available from Mindspace in Perth and Kinross.
Suicide? Help!
A suicide prevention app with information on services in Tayside and the ability to help users create their own safety…
Calm Harm
Calm Harm is a free app that helps the user overcome the urge to self-harm using different tools and activities.
The Lighthouse for Perth
The Lighthouse for Perth. Support for people age 12+ with suicidal thoughts or self harm.
The Lighthouse Mental Health Outreach
Mental Health Outreach service for young people in Kinross. A partnership between KYTHE and The Lighthouse for Perth.
Perth and Kinross SYP Elections November 2023
Find everything you need to know to vote in this year’s SYP Elections!
Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support
find out how Cruse can support you if you have had a bereavement
Scottish Youth Parliament
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is the voice of young people across Scotland. Their job is to listen to you…
UNICEF
Learn about UNICEF and the Rights Respecting Schools award.
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
The Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland protects and promotes of your rights. Click here to find out…
Bold Girls Ken
Find out about Bold Girls Ken – a project about consent, for young women in Perth and Kinross.
Harbour Counselling
Find out about The Harbour, providing mental heatlh support in Perth and Kinross
Get Fit
Exercise can be something we put off, but exercise is key not only just physical health but also has positive…
Youth Conference 2022
Learn about the successful Youth Conference held in April 2022.
MindSpace
Information on the services available from Mindspace in Perth and Kinross.
Young People’s Rights (UNCRC)
There is lots of information about young people’s rights. See what organisations promote them.
Save and Sound
Learn how to save money with your Young Scot Card and get some helpful mental health tips.
The Wellbeing Box
The Wellbeing Box is designed to be fun and easy to access. The purpose is to give you the ability…
Scottish Youth Parliament
Learn more about the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) and the local Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) who, together,…
Youth Engagement in Perth
Get to know the organisations who you might meet out and about in the evenings: who they are and why…
Mental Health Support
Mental Health Support for Young People in Perthshire
Services for Young People @ Scott Street
All the services we offer to help young people through our City Centre venue at Scott Street in Perth.
Eastern Perthshire
For young people living in Eastern Perthshire, including Blairgowrie and surrounding areas.
Kinross-shire
For young people living in and around South Perthshire, including Kinross and surrounding areas.
Strathearn
For young people living in the Strathearn area, including Crieff, Auchterarder and nearby villages.
Highland Perthshire
For young people living in Highland Perthshire, including Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and surrounding areas.
What’s On Around Perthshire?
Information on services covering the whole of Perth and Kinross, as well as for local areas within Perthshire.
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In this blog Lara shares her personal advice on how to deal with and overcome feelings of loneliness.