Young carers and young adult carers

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Financial support

You can apply for a young carers grant if you’re:

• a young carer who is between 16 and 18 years old
• care for more than 16 hours a week
• caring for someone who gets a qualifying benefit

Find out more about applying for the young carers grant.

If you’re a carer between the ages of 11 and 18 Young Scot offer a Young Carers Package. This lets you access a range of discounts, prizes and rewards. Find out how to apply for a Young Carers Package.

Contact your local carer centre to find out what additional support may be available to you, or you can contact Citizens Advice.