CALL Scotland is funded by Scottish Government to provide teachers, parents, carers and learners with advice and support around communication and assistive technology. The CALL websites provide a great deal of information and free resources and you can contact the CALL team through the site, via social media or by calling 0131 651 6236.

The Young Scot website has lots of information and advice for young carers including stories from other young carers and loads of tips and information on caring for someone.

It also tells young carers how they can apply for the Young Carers Package which includes digital vouchers, access to subscriptions and exclusive opportunities to help young carers to take a break.

A young carer is anyone who provides care, or intends to provide care and is aged under 18, or 18 and still in school. There is information and advice about support available to young carers who are looking after someone else in their family on the Young Scot young carer platform. 

They can also find information about the Carers (Scotland) Act and how to get in contact with their local young carers service on the Care Information Scotland website. Young carer services are independent charities that offer practical support, advice and information for you as a young carer in your local area.

The Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment for young people aged 16 to 19 who spend an average of 16 hours caring for someone who receives a disability benefit.

Young carers can spend this grant on anything they want. Examples of what other young carers have used it for are: new clothes, a day out, hobbies, driving lessons, laptops and online streaming subscription. 

Find out more about the grant and apply on the mygov.scot website or call 0800 182 2222.

Time to Live grants help carers and young carers to take short breaks and have a rest. Taking a break can mean different things to different people, and young carers have used the fund to get things like bikes, tablets, music lessons and exercise equipment. You can apply to the Time to Live fund through your local carers centre.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People is a charity that offers practical and emotional support for blind and partially sighted people. Visit their website to learn more about the help and support they offer.

The National Deaf Children’s Society have help and advice for deaf children and their families on their website. They have a helpline that you can contact by phone, text or video call with a BSL interpreter as well as a live web chat. Contact The National Deaf Children’s Society in a way that suits your needs.

Education Scotland has advice for deaf children and their families on the coronavirus situation as well.

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) is a charity that offers specialist support and information. They provide a range of free services including a helpline, phone check-in service, one-to-one support via video conferencing or phone, virtual support groups and online activities for children, as well as information on financial and benefits support. You can contact their helpline on 03455 211 300, Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm, email support@sbhscotland.org.uk or visit the Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland website.

The Scottish Transition Forum – improving transitions for parents of young people with additional support needs.

The Scottish Transitions​ Forum aims to improve the experiences for parents and carers of young people with additional support needs aged 14-25 who are making the transition from school to young adult life. It provides information, guidance, and useful links to support young people, their parents and carers, and professionals.

The Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle.

Visit the Scottish Book Trust website to learn more about the programmes on offer, including Bookbug for young children, Live Literature events for all ages, writing prompts and awards. Scottish Book Trust promotes reading engagement and create writing opportunities for everyone.