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Carer's Allowance Supplement

Overview

Last updated
1 Apr 2022

Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment for people in Scotland who get Carer's Allowance on a particular date.

Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid 2 times a year.

2022 payments

The next 2 rounds of payments are:

  • £245.70 from 10 June 2022 - you'll get this payment if you're getting Carer's Allowance on 11 April 2022
  • £245.70 from December 2022 - you'll get this payment if you're getting Carer's Allowance on 10 October 2022

See more information about payments.

Social Security Scotland will announce the exact payment date for the December payment nearer the time on:

  • this page
  • social media

There is an extra payment due to coronavirus. Find out more about the Coronavirus Carer's Allowance Supplement.

If you're due to get a payment, you'll get a letter from Social Security Scotland before the payment is made.

Social Security Scotland

Social Security Scotland pays Carer's Allowance Supplement.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays Carer's Allowance.

The DWP shares information with Social Security Scotland to allow them to make this payment. Find out more about how Social Security Scotland will use your data.

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