You asked about Carer Support Payment (Scotland): here is how it works, how much you could get and how it is paid.
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Below you’ll find how much you could get, how it is paid and how the scheme works.
Amounts can change each tax year, so always check the latest rates on the official page.
Support you may be entitled to
Scotland onlyPlus supplementEvery 4 weeks
💷 How much & how it is paid
- Who can get it: Carers in Scotland caring at least 35 hours a week for someone getting a qualifying benefit
- How much: Up to £86.45 a week, plus £11.70 a week Scottish Carer Supplement
- Extra person: £10.40 a week Carer Additional Person Payment for each extra person cared for
- How it's paid: Every 4 weeks in arrears
⚙️ How it works
Eligibility is decided by the responsible body based on your circumstances. Once your claim is approved, payments are made according to the scheme’s rules. Report any change in your circumstances so your payments stay correct.
🧮 Check what you could get
Use an independent benefits calculator linked from GOV.UK to estimate what you may be entitled to before you claim.
Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by Social Security Scotland based on your circumstances.