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.
5 Ways to Wellbeing
Studies have shown that if we do the following five things listed below, happiness will increase. 1. Connect 2. Be Active 3. Keep learning 4. Help others 5. Taking notice We can all make active and deliberate choices about changing the state in which we find ourselves. We just need to begin. Follow the link […]
Youth Access: Advice & Counselling
Sometimes all you need is extra advice or support to help you through a difficult situation. Youth Access is an advice and counselling network which has offices throughout the country. Type in your postcode to find their local office near you.
Coping With Change
Going through major changes such as leaving school or moving house can make it difficult to manage your mental wellbeing. This article outlines the stages of Reacting to Change and tips for making this process easier.
Applying For Council Housing
Shelter is a housing and homlessness charity which offer advice on what it’s like to rent Council Housing, ranging from how to apply to your rights as a tenant.
Maintaining Positive Mental Health & Helping Others
Maintaining positive mental health can be difficult, but SAMH is Scotland’s leading charity in the mental health field. Their website offers advice on how to maintain positive mental wellbeing for yourself, as well as how you can support others.
Periods
There’s a lot of stigma surrounding periods but there doesn’t have to be! It’s something that half the world’s population will have to deal with at some point in their life. You’re not alone and here we answer many of the common questions…
South Lanarkshire: Rent Deposit Guarantee Scheme
If you are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, our rent deposit scheme helps you rent from a private landlord. Landlords often ask for a cash deposit before they agree to let but the rent deposit scheme gives a written guarantee of a responsibility instead.