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Social Security Scotland - Carer Support Payment now Scotland-wide
Created: 02/12/2024
News/Events Category: Governance
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As of 04 November 2024, Carer Support Payment is available in every local authority area in Scotland. Carer Support Payment is money to help unpaid carers providing 35 or more hours of care a week to someone who gets disability benefits. The payment is £81.90 per week.
Carers in Scotland who already get Carer's Allowance will have their benefits automatically transferred to Carer Support Payment with no gap in entitlement. Social Security Scotland will write to people in advance to let them know that their award will be moving.
Social Security Scotland is planning an awareness-raising campaign in early 2025 to support take-up of the benefit.
More information on eligibility and how to apply is available at mygov.scot/carer-support-payment.
Free stakeholder resources are available on their website to share with your networks and help them promote the payment to people who may be eligible.
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