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To support and recognise the contribution of young carers in Scotland, we partnered with the Scottish Government and developed an entitlement package for young carers. Young people aged 11-18 who help to care for a family member, a friend or someone in their community can access a range of additional discounts and opportunities through their Young Scot NEC and Membership account.
A group of young carers from across Scotland shared their experience of caring and helped Young Scot to create a package of benefits to be offered to all young carers in Scotland. The aim is to support young carers to make the most of their leisure time, learn and feel more confident.
The package includes exclusive offers including cinema tickets, discounted study guides, free first aid training and much more! The types of benefits may differ across Scotland, depending on location and what services are available there, however Young Scot are aiming to make a good range of helpful non-cash benefits available no matter where young people live.
With your help we want to make sure that as many young carers as possible are aware of and benefiting from the Young Carers Package. Download our promotional toolkit for guidance on promotion, social media copy and images.