Keep Social Security Scotland up to date
You need to tell Social Security Scotland about changes that might affect your award. You should do this if your circumstances change at any time after you've applied. This includes when you're waiting on a decision.
Learn about the types of changes Social Security Scotland need to know about.
Social Security Scotland needs to know about changes so they can make sure you’re paid the right amount.
Find out how to tell Social Security Scotland about a change.
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 benefits
Contact Social Security Scotland to ask them to end your award. This means your payments for the following will stop:
- Carer Support Payment
- Scottish Carer Supplement
- Carer Additional Person Payment