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Young Carer Grant
Posted on 5th Jan 2021 at 14:07 ( Last updated on 5th Jan 2021 at 14:07 )
Young Carer Grant
This is a payment of £305.10 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