Scotland's replacement for Carer's Allowance, paid with the Scottish Carer Supplement.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Carer Support Payment (Scotland) offers
- Supplement included: Scottish Carer Supplement is paid automatically.
- Multiple people: Extra payment if you care for more than one person.
- Students: Some full-time students can qualify.
- Replaces Carer's Allowance: Replaces Carer's Allowance in Scotland.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Where | Scotland only |
Key points
Supplement included: Scottish Carer Supplement is paid automatically.
Multiple people: Extra payment if you care for more than one person.
Students: Some full-time students can qualify.
About Social Security Scotland
Carer Support Payment (Scotland) is run by Social Security Scotland. Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Social Security Scotland.