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Overview

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

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

June 2024 payment

The next payment will be £288.60. You'll get this payment if you're getting Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on 8 April 2024. If you're due to get a payment, you'll get a letter from Social Security Scotland before the payment is made.

December 2024 payment

This payment will be £288.60. You'll get this payment if you're getting Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on 7 October 2024. 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 and Carer Support Payment.

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

The DWP shares information with Social Security Scotland so they can make this payment. Find out more about how Social Security Scotland will use your data.

Carer Support Payment

Carer Support Payment is replacing Carer's Allowance for carers in Scotland.

From 2024, carers who get Carer Support Payment will also get Carer's Allowance Supplement. You do not need to apply for it.

Find out more about Carer Support Payment

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