December Carer’s Allowance Supplement paid today

Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment, currently made twice a year, for people who get Carer Support Payment or Carer’s Allowance on the qualifying dates.

The payment of £293.50, which is only available in Scotland, will be made automatically from 4 December to people who were paid Carer Support Payment or Carer’s Allowance on 13 October 2025. Carers due to get the payment will get a letter from Social Security Scotland before the payment is made.

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

Some payments may take slightly longer. If a carer is eligible for December’s Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment but has not received a letter or payment by 15 December, they should contact Social Security Scotland free on 0800 182 2222.

Find out more about support for carers at mygov.scot/carers 

You can access shareable resources on the support available to Scotland’s carers at Social Security Scotland