Since being introduced in 2019 by the Scottish Government, the Young Carer Grant has delivered over £3 million to over 6,600 teenage carers.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Scottish Government figures suggest around 25 per cent of those eligible for Young Carer Grant in 2022-23 did not apply. Ms Adamson said: “Carers play a crucial role but lots of young people who look after a relative, friend, or someone in their community do not think of themselves as carers. This means they could be missing out on financial support.
“I am urging my constituents in Motherwell and Wishaw to find out more about the Young Carer Grant. If you are aged 16 to 18 and you are looking after someone then find out more about support through Social Security Scotland.”
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