Benefits
A quick guide to benefits for young people living in Scotland.
What it is: Universal Credit is a payment from the government to help people with living costs. It replaces a bunch of older benefits like Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, and…
What it is: This is money to help with extra costs of looking after a child under 18 who has a disability or long-term health condition. Who can get it?…
What it is: This is a payment to help adults with extra costs if they have a disability or long-term health condition. Who can get it? Anyone over 16 (and…
What it is: Employment and Support Allowance is money for people who can’t work or have limited ability to work because of illness or disability. There are two types of…
What it is: The Young Carer Grant is a one-off payment for young people aged 16 to 18 who are caring for someone with a disability. It’s designed to recognise…
What it is: Carer’s Allowance is money for people who spend a significant amount of time looking after someone with a disability or health condition. It helps cover the costs…