39 results found for "family payment factsheet"
News - 14 November 2024
Five years of supporting young carersYoung Carer Grant is a payment introduced to recognise the significant role and dedication of the nation’s young carers. Young Carer Grant is available to anyone aged 16 - 18 who spends at least 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a qualifying disability benefit.
News - 22 November 2023
Social security support for Scotland’s unpaid carersUnpaid carers make a vital contribution to our communities all across Scotland. At the same time, we know caring can be challenging as it involves juggling caring responsibilities with work, study and other family commitments, and can impact people’s health, wellbeing and ability to live their life outside of their caring role.
News - 24 April 2025
A helping hand for carersA new resource has been developed to highlight the wide range of support available for carers.
News - 1 November 2024
Carer Support Payment now Scotland-wideGuidance - 29 August 2022
Case transfer guide: Working Age Disability Living Allowance to Adult Disability PaymentGuidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults on DLA in Scotland transferring to Adult Disability Payment
Guidance - 10 June 2022
Case transfer guide: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to Adult Disability PaymentGuidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in Scotland transferring to Adult Disability Payment.
Resources - 24 February 2025
Case transfer guide: Attendance Allowance to Pension Age Disability PaymentGuidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults on Attendance Allowance in Scotland transferring to Pension Age Disability Payment
News - 21 February 2024
Helping people pay for costs of a funeralFuneral Support Payment provides eligible people with financial support to help pay for a partner, child, parent or sibling's funeral.
Resources - 24 March 2025
Case transfer guide: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Scottish Adult Disability living Allowance (Scottish Adult DLA)Guidance for community and voluntary sector organisations and local authorities supporting adults getting DLA in Scotland, transferring to Scottish Adult DLA.