Support for Young Carers
From financial support, cinema tickets to first aid training, young carers can now access a special range of opportunities – totally for free! If you’re 11-18 and helping to care for a family member, friend or someone in your community, all you need is a Young Scot card to sign-up! Have a look at Young […]
Bank Cards Explained
Bank cards are an important part of managing your finances but they can be confusing. You may be asked to give your account details to receive bursary payments or your wages, so it’s important to know about this. This guide explains where you can find your details on your card. Alternatively, you can find these […]
LGBT+ Groups and Support
LGBT Youth Scotland is an organisation dedicated to supporting young people and is also a great way to meet other young people. They have informal drop-in groups that you can attend and they have support services if you are struggling with an issue or would like further guidance and support. Details of their groups and […]
LGBT+ and Homelessness
If you think you are at risk of becoming homeless remember there are people and organisations there to help you 24/7. You are never alone. If you are an LGBT+ young person and think you are at risk of becoming homeless – or feel that you can’t continue living at home – one option is […]
Families Affected by Imprisonment
Families Outside is an organisation that gives advice and guidance for families affected by loved ones who are in prison. For more information check out their website.
My Rights
Human rights are for everyone and young people have rights just the same as adults. It is important to know your rights and to make sure your basic human needs are being met. This document from the UN explains the rights of children and young people.
What Does Care-Experienced Mean?
The term “Care-Experienced” can be difficult to understand as there are several different experiences of care. “Care-Experienced” refers to anyone who has been, or is currently in care. This care may have been provided in many different settings, such as: Adoption – the legal process of someone else becoming your parents. Kinship care – living […]
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland provides quality youth work to LGBTI young people and works in partnership for LGBTI equality and human rights. Check out their this link for more information.
Access to Work Scheme
If you have an additional support need and are about to start a new job it’s a good idea to have a look at the Access to Work scheme. This is government funding that can put measures in place to support you access to work. If the support you need is not covered by your […]
Gordon Rural Action Group
If you are in the Huntly area and are looking for local help, support and advice, contact the Gordon Rural Action Group. Email: Advice@GordonRural.org.uk Call: 07398 900177 or 07454 312797 WhatsApp & text messages are also monitored on the above numbers.