December Carer’s Allowance Supplement paid today
Eligible carers will receive a payment of £288.60 today (Friday 6 December).
Carer's Allowance Supplement is unique to Scotland and recognises the important contribution of unpaid carers in Scotland.
The next payment of £288.60 will be made on Friday 6 December to eligible carers who were getting Carer Support Payment from Social Security Scotland or Carer’s Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 7 October 2024.
Latest official statistics show that 88,615 carers received Carer's Allowance Supplement in June 2024.
One mum, and carer, who received the payment, said,
"As a carer to two disabled kids it comes in handy, even just to treat myself to some new clothes. Thank you for thinking of the hard-working carers who do a tremendous amount for whomever they care for."
Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid into the same bank account as the recipient's Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance. If someone thinks they are eligible, but does not receive the payment by Monday 16 December, they should get in touch by calling us free on 0800 182 2222.
To get Carer’s Allowance Supplement, you must live in Scotland or have a genuine and sufficient link to Scotland.For more information on our benefits for carers, visit Carers - mygov.scot
Information on other support for carers is available at Help if you're a carer - mygov.scot