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Change to earnings limit for carers
More unpaid carers set to benefit from Carer Support Payment.
Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer's Allowance in Scotland
Carer's Allowance, which is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), has been replaced by Carer Support Payment in Scotland.
Social security payments are increasing
Scottish Government benefits delivered by Social Security Scotland are increasing by 1.7%.
New Scottish benefit to replace DLA
Work underway to move the benefits of over 66,000 people by end of year.
Sharing opportunities with Tayside businesses
Colleagues from Social Security Scotland’s Procurement and Commercial team have been meeting local suppliers and businesses in Tayside to encourage them to work with us.
Pension Age Disability Payment extends to more areas
New Scottish benefit for pensioners extends to more areas ahead of national roll out .
Over £4,900 a year for student carers
Carers in full and part-time education could be entitled to over £4,900 a year in financial support from Social Security Scotland.
£9 million paid out in Funeral Support Payment
Between April 2024 and 31 December 2024, £9 million in Funeral Support Payment was paid to enable people to pay their respects to their loved ones with dignity and meaning.
Young carers can apply for financial support
Marking Young Carer’s Action Day, Scotland’s carers are being urged to check if they can access financial support.
Apprentices urged to apply for £314 Job Start Payment
This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, young people starting an apprenticeship are being reminded that they could be eligible for Job Start Payment.