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SCVO response to the Scottish Government’s Social Security Consultation
29 November 2016
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within the means-tested benefits system that those eligible for Carer’s Allowance are able to access.,alongside a revision of the current criteria, further development of the ‘Carer Positive’ scheme and,and that not all young carers have a Young Carer Statement or support plan.,Many 16-25 year olds are eligible for Carers Allowance anyway but are prevented from claiming it due,within the means-tested benefits system that those eligible for Carer’s Allowance are able to access.
Second chance for local charity groups to apply for CATS funding
29 October 2018
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The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has launched a second round of the Carers Act,Transformation Support (CATS) Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government, to give third sector organisations,organisations to allow them to gear up for supporting the implementation of the Act and help with funding,Applications for the fund are now open and eligibility criteria is detailed on our CATS fund page.,Scotland) Act, and the need to financially support organisations to do this successfully.
New fund to help local charities implement the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016
20 June 2018
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Launched today (Wednesday 20 June 2018), the Carers Act Transformation Support (CATS) Fund will give,organisations to allow them to gear up for supporting the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act,2016 and help with funding for transformation costs.,Applications for the fund are now open and eligibility criteria is detailed on our CATS fund page.,I would encourage eligible organisations involved in this work to apply.”