Young Carer Grant

Posted on 18th Jan 2022 at 11:01 ( Last updated on 18th Jan 2022 at 11:29 )

Young Carer Grant

This is a payment of £308.15 per year payable to any person aged 16-18 years old who has been caring for someone for 16 hours or more for the past 3 months.

The person they have been caring for will require to be in receipt of :

• Personal Independence Payment Daily Living Component or
• Disability Living Allowance care component middle or high rate or
• Attendance Allowance.

Should you qualify you can apply online at https://www.mygov.scot/young-carer-grant/how-to-apply or phone Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222