To mark Young Carers Action Day on March 15, the Scottish Government is urging teenage carers across the country to check if they are eligible for a payment worth nearly £360 this year.
Young Carer Grant is a devolved benefit only available to young people aged between 16 and 18 living in Scotland who are caring for someone who receives a disability benefit for an average of 16 hours a week. The financial support is paid in one lump sum each year and can be spent on anything the young person chooses.
Subject to parliamentary approval, from April 1, the payment will increase from £326.65 to £359.65 in 2023 and can be claimed by youngsters in school, in further education, employed or unemployed. They can apply once a year as long as they remain eligible.
