Keeping Social Security Scotland up to date
Social Security Scotland need to know about changes so they can:
- make sure you’re paid the right amount
- contact you about your Carer Support Payment
Learn about the types of changes Social Security Scotland need to know about.
You need to tell Social Security Scotland about changes if:
- you've applied for Carer Support Payment, but have not had a decision yet
- you’re already receiving Carer Support Payment
- you've moved from Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Carer's Allowance to Carer Support Payment
Find out how to tell Social Security Scotland about a change.
Warning
If you do not tell Social Security Scotland about your change of circumstance straight away, you may be prosecuted. Section 72 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 says it's an offence not to tell them about a change of circumstance that they've asked you to. Money may be taken back from you, stopped or reduced in the future if you are paid too much.
If you want to stop getting Carer Support Payment
Contact Social Security Scotland to ask them to end your Carer Support Payment.