Young Person Carer’s allowance and Grant

Young Carer Grant - mygov.scot

Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £359.65 for young carers in Scotland.

To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16, 17 or 18 years old.

The above link will take you to the guidance page for this allowance and help is also available via:

Social Security Scotland - Young Carer Grant Resources

Carer's Allowance: How it works - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Eligibility

You may be eligible for Carer’s Allowance if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria.

The person you care for must already get one of these benefits:

• Personal Independence Payment - daily living component

• Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate

• Attendance Allowance

• Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

• Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension

• Armed Forces Independence Payment

• Child Disability Payment - the middle or highest care rate

• Adult Disability Payment - daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate