Angus MacNeil MP urges all eligible Young Carers in Isles to apply

Social Security Scotland has announced that the Young Carers Grant will be open for applications from 21st October this year.  The Grant of £300 is available to young people in Scotland aged 16 -18 years who care for someone in receipt of certain disability benefits for an average of 16 hours a week.

Commenting Angus B MacNeil MP said:

“ There are many  young people throughout Scotland and in the Islands who willingly take on the care of a family member who  needs regular support. This new benefit from Social Security Scotland is designed to help these young people  and to show their care contribution is valued by society.

“I would urge any young person in this situation to look into this new benefit and see if they qualify for this welcome help. This is an age group who may not previously have engaged with Social Security Scotland but  they should consider applying for this small amount of money which could be of huge benefit to them.

“Information on applying for this Grant is available on the Young Scot website or at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/stakeholder-resources/young-carer-grant  and I would encourage all young carers who are eligible to apply.”