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More Support For Young Carers

[IMG][/IMG] A new Young Carer Grant - worth £300 a year - will be part of a new package of support for young carers, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today on a visit to the Edinburgh Young Carers Project. The grant will be awarded to young carers aged 16 to 18 who do at least 16 hours of caring a week, but do not qualify for Carer's Allowance. [Read Full Article]