Young Carers Grant

A Young Carer Grant is a new yearly payment of £300 for young carers aged 16 to 18 who live in Scotland. It's a cash benefit to spend as they choose and they can apply if they are at school, in further education, employed or unemployed.

To qualify for this grant they will have been providing care (physical, mental or emotional) for an average of 16 hours a week, for the last three months. Also, the person or people being cared for need to be receiving a qualifying benefit (see the Young Carer leaflet or factsheet for further details)

As well as this grant, young carers are also eligible for extra non-cash benefits on their Young Scot card. They will get extra discounts at certain stores and venues and other exclusive benefits, including cinema tickets and one-off special events. You don't have to be receiving the Young Carer Grant to access these benefits.