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Publication - Advice and guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for unpaid carers

Last updated 3 May 2022 - see all updates
Part of
Coronavirus in Scotland, Health and social care

Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family.

This document is part of 2 collections

Financial support for unpaid carers

Social security

We have relaxed some of the rules for carer benefits at this time in recognition that some carers will not be able to carry out the same caring responsibilities as the normally would.

Scottish Welfare Fund

The Scottish Welfare Fund helps families and people – including carers – in Scotland who are on low incomes through Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants.  

Find out more about the Scottish Welfare Fund, including how to apply, at mygov.scot. 

Family Fund

Family Fund supports low income families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people. They can provide grants for essential items such as kitchen appliances, clothing, bedding, sensory toys and computers.

Find out more: Family Fund website.

First published
17 August 2020
Last updated
3 May 2022 - show all updates

  1. Update vaccinations text.

  2. Removed sections from Staying safe to align with easing of protective measures.

  3. Amendments to Highest risk list (previously Shielding)

  4. Vaccinations page updated to reflect latest position.

  5. Vaccinations page updated to reflect latest position.

  6. Updates to staying safe page.

  7. Updates to Vaccination page

  8. Updates to Vaccination page

  9. Updates to Vaccination page

  10. Young carer page updated.

  11. Update to page on staying safe.

  12. Minor updates to staying safe section.

  13. addition of page on vaccinations

  14. Updated to amend broken links.

  15. Staying safe page updated to reflect latest developments.

  16. Update to the Breaks and respite page

  17. Update to staying safe section to include information on gatherings and vehicle sharing.

  18. Updates to Breaks and respite, shielding and physical distancing section (which is now entitled 'Staying safe').

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