Young Carer Grant
Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £308.15 for young carers in Scotland. To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16, 17 or 18 years old. You must also have been caring for 1, 2 or 3 people for an average of 16 hours a week for at least […]
Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme
Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021 enabling the introduction of a new statutory scheme to allow 5-18 year olds resident in Scotland to access free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card. Following a further commitment made by the Scottish Government, legislation to allow the scheme to be extended to include […]
Your Pay Your Way
Pay Your Way Ltd is a social enterprise specialising in financial education. Based in, and operating across Scotland, They offer services to users including schools, colleges, youth groups, sport clubs, employers with young workforces, and to other agencies working in areas such as employability.
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
Care Experienced Bursary
You may be eligible for several types of funding. Here is a link to SAAS Support for Care Experienced Students
Benefits & Support for Care Leavers
As a care leaver, you are entitled to certain support, grants and benefits. These will depend on your age and circumstances.
Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit and forms part of your taxable income. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding the Carer’s Allowance including who qualifies and how to apply.
The Young Carer Grant
The Young Carer Grant is a payment from Social Security Scotland. It’s paid once a year to carers aged 16-18 years, who do at least 16 hours of caring a week on average, but don’t receive Carer’s Allowance. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding the Young Carer Grant including who qualifies and […]
Young Carers Help & Advice
CarersUK is a charity which supports carers of all ages. This can be from practical support to help understanding which benefits you are entitled to. Their website has lots of great resources to support you or anyone you know who is a carer.
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 […]