Former Rangers captain Colin Hendry has backed calls for a round of applause in memory of tragic young fan Cameron Rae during the Old Firm clash next week.
07.04.2023 - 08:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Social Security Scotland has confirmed that Young Carer Grant is now worth £359.65 each year for 16, 17 or 18-year-olds who spend an average of 16 hours per week caring for someone with a health condition who receives a disability benefit. The devolved benefit is paid annually and is unique to young people in Scotland.
The payment increased from £326.65 to £359. 65 on April 1 as part of the annual uprating. The Scottish Government has increased devolved benefit payments in-line with the 10.1 per cent uprating being applied to State Pension and most benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The Scottish Government introduced the Young Carer Grant in October 2019 to help young people with caring responsibilities. The payment can be claimed by youngsters in school, in further education, employed or unemployed once a year as long as long as they remain eligible.
A tweet from Social Security Scotland urges young people with caring responsibilities to find out more information about the benefit. It said: "Young Carer Grant is now £359.65, a yearly payment available for 16, 17 or 18-year-olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who gets a disability benefit."
Zoe Hepburn, 19, has cared for her mum who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since she was seven. She has received three Young Carer Grants since the payments were introduced and said the money has made a significant difference to her life.
Zoe said: “I help out a lot around the house, cooking dinner, and helping Mum with whatever she needs at home. The money has really helped out and last year I was able to buy a car with the help of this money. I can now get about much more easily as well as take my mum out or pick up shopping.
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Former Rangers captain Colin Hendry has backed calls for a round of applause in memory of tragic young fan Cameron Rae during the Old Firm clash next week.
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