Social security payment rates increased
Twelve Scottish Government benefits including Carer’s Allowance Supplement and Best Start Grants will be increased by 10.1% on 1 April, backed by investment of around £430 million.
The increases are in line with inflation as measured by the Consumers Price Index. This will help to support households that need it most, including low-income families and disabled people.
Scottish Child Payment was already increased by 150% in November 2022 to £25 per eligible child a week.
Payment values for 2023-2024, which come into effect from 1 April 2023 are:
| Benefit | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Best Start Grant | ||
| Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment - 1st child | £642.35 | £707.25 |
| Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment - other children and extra payment for twins/triplets | £321.20 | £353.65 |
| Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment | £267.65 | £294.70 |
| Best Start Grant School Age Payment | £267.65 | £294.70 |
| Best Start Foods - lower rate | £4.50 | £4.95 |
| Best Start Foods - higher rate | £9.00 | £9.90 |
| Carer's Allowance Supplement | £245.70 | £270.50 |
| Child Winter Heating Assistance | £214.10 | £235.70 |
| Funeral Support Payment | ||
| Funeral Support Payment - higher rate | £1070.60 | £1178.75 |
| Funeral Support Payment - lower rate | £130.65 | £143.85 |
| Funeral Support Payment - removing medical devices | £21.80 | £23.75 |
| Job Start Payment | ||
| Job Start Payment - standard rate | £267.65 | £294.70 |
| Job Start Payment - higher rate | £428.25 | £471.50 |
| Scottish Child Payment | £25.00 | £25.00 |
| Winter Heating Payment | £50.00 | £55.05 |
| Young Carer Grant | £326.65 | £359.65 |
| Adult Disability Payment | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily living standard | £61.85 | £68.10 |
| Daily living enhanced | £92.40 | £101.75 |
| Transitional rate | £24.45 | £26.90 |
| Mobility standard | £24.45 | £26.90 |
| Mobility enhanced | £64.50 | £71.00 |
| Child Disability Payment | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Care lower | £24.45 | £26.90 |
| Care middle | £61.85 | £68.10 |
| Care higher | £92.40 | £101.45 |
| Mobility lower | £24.45 | £26.90 |
| Mobility higher | £64.50 | £71.00 |