Scottish Carer Supplement
From March 2026, the Scottish Government plan to replace Carer's Allowance Supplement with Scottish Carer Supplement for carers receiving Carer Support Payment.
The change means carers will receive the extra support more consistently and regularly.
| Carer's Allowance Supplement | Scottish Carer Supplement (from March 2026) |
|---|---|
| Annual amount: £587* | Annual amount: £587* |
| Paid twice a year (£293.50 in June and December) | Paid at the same time as your Carer Support Payment (£11.29 a week or £45.16 every 4 weeks) |
| Eligibility based on twice yearly qualifying dates | Eligibility based on weekly eligibility for Carer Support Payment |
* These amounts will increase in April 2026. This is due to the annual increase in benefits.
You do not need to apply
If you're already getting Carer Support Payment on 15 March 2026, you do not need to do anything. Social Security Scotland will automatically award you Scottish Carer Supplement. Social Security Scotland will send you a letter on this date to let you know you've started to get Scottish Carer Supplement.
Who will not get Scottish Carer Supplement
A small number of carers in Scotland will continue to get Carer’s Allowance. If this is you, you’ll still get Carer’s Allowance Supplement twice a year.