Moving from Carer’s Allowance to Carer Support Payment in Scotland
If you live in Scotland and still get Carer's Allowance
Social Security Scotland have now selected all cases expected to move from Carer’s Allowance to Carer Support Payment.
Contact Social Security Scotland if you have not had a letter explaining that your benefit is moving from Carer’s Allowance to Carer Support Payment.
A new benefit called Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer’s Allowance in Scotland. This is happening as part of Scottish devolution.
Your benefit will move from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to Social Security Scotland if you:
- get Carer's Allowance
- live in Scotland
You do not need to apply for Carer Support Payment
If you get Carer’s Allowance, you do not need to apply for Carer Support Payment. DWP and Social Security Scotland will move your benefit for you.
If you do not get Carer’s Allowance, find out who can apply for Carer Support Payment.
The amount you get will stay the same
You’ll be paid the same amount of Carer Support Payment as you get from Carer’s Allowance.
If you get Carer’s Allowance Supplement, you’ll still get payments twice a year.
Learn more about your payments.
When your benefit will move
Some people’s benefits have already moved to Social Security Scotland. The process started in February 2024. It’ll take until spring 2025 to move everyone’s benefits across.