Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment 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 the last 3 months. If you care for more than one person, you can combine the hours of the people you care for to average 16 hours a week.

• How you spend the Young Carer Grant is up to you. You could use it for things like new clothes, driving lessons or a holiday. You do not need to tell us what you spend the money on.

You can get Young Carer Grant once a year, up until you turn 19. You'll need to complete a new form or get in touch each year you want to apply.

If you care for someone for 35 hours or more a week you may be able to get Carer's Allowance. You should apply for this once you've been paid Young Carer Grant. You will not be able to get Young Carer Grant if you're already getting Carer's Allowance.

Young carers can get more information by calling 0800 182 2222 or visit: Young Carer Grant - mygov.scot

To apply click the link: How to apply for Young Carer Grant - mygov.scot