The benefits for carers and disabled people are changing. Please refer to the official government websites for the latest information on the topic or contact the Family Link Workers who can help you through the process and check if you are missing anything you are entitled to (see below):

FAiR – This charity is extremely useful and can help you with any benefits advice you may have. They can do a thorough benefit check by asking you a few questions and give you advice in applying for them

Benefits for carers:

https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/benefits-for-carers/

Benefits for disabled people (children and adults):

https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/benefits-disabled-people-ill-health/

Best Start Grant:

https://www.gov.scot/policies/social-security/best-start-grant/

Independent Living Fund:

ILF – ILF Scotland provides funding support for disabled people in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We distribute public money from the Scottish Government and Department of Health in Northern Ireland.

Young Carer grant:

Young Carer Grant – a yearly payment of £390.25 for young carers in Scotland.

To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16, 17 or 18 years old.

You can get Young Carer Grant once a year, up until you turn 19. You’ll need to fill in a new form or call us each year you want to apply.