Social Security Scotland
The deadline to apply for Best Start Grant School Age Payment is midnight on 29 February 2024.
Your child could be eligible if they were born between 1 March 2018 and 28 February 2019 and your family receives Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits.
If you get Scottish Child Payment then there’s no need to apply. Your School Age Payment will arrive automatically. But there are some people who don’t get Scottish Child Payment who might still be able to get School Age Payment – for example those who get housing benefit.
If you think you could be eligible, please visit our website and apply before 29 February 2024: bit.ly/BestStartSchoolAgePayment
Social Security Scotland
This yearly payment is more than £350 for young carers to spend on whatever they want.
If you’re aged 16, 17 or 18 years old and care for someone for an average of 16 hours or more per week, you may be eligible. Already had the payment? If it’s been over a year since you applied and you still care for someone, don’t forget to re-apply! Find out if you are eligible and apply at: bit.ly/youngcarergrant