New statistics present how a lot funding younger carers in South Lanarkshire have acquired.
The Scottish Authorities has paid greater than £100,000 by the Younger Carer Grant within the native authority space.
The fee, which is exclusive to Scotland, has paid out £1.8 million in important help for younger carers throughout Scotland since its introduction in October 2019.
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In April, the grant was elevated from £308.15 to £326.65.
The fee is on the market for 16- to 18-year-olds who spend a mean of 16 hours caring for an individual or individuals in receipt of a incapacity profit. So long as somebody stays eligible, they will apply on an annual foundation.
Rutherglen MSP, Clare Haughey, welcomed the figures.
She advised Lanarkshire Stay: “Younger carers throughout Rutherglen and Cambuslang present unimaginable dedication to those that they look after whether or not that be a member of the family, good friend or somebody locally. It's proper that they're supported to offer that assist.
“It’s excellent to listen to that purposes for the Younger Carer Grant have elevated since its introduction – and I'd encourage anybody aged between 16 and 18 who offers care to use for the grant.
“In Scotland we're constructing a social safety system constructed on equity, dignity and respect and the Younger Carer Grant is only one of a variety of help funds out there solely in Scotland.”
Folks can discover out extra and apply for Younger Carer Grant on the mygov.scot web site or by calling 0800 182 2222.
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