Carer's Allowance Supplement

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.

Payments

The next payment will be:

£270.50 from 8 December 2023 – you'll get this payment if you're getting Carer's Allowance on 9 October 2023.

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

If you do not get a letter or payment by 16 June 2023, call free on 0800 182 2222.

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

If you do not get a letter or payment by 18 December 2023, call free on 0800 182 2222.

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 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.

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