DWP issuing £288 payments to unpaid carers in Scotland
Unpaid carers in Scotland are set to receive a financial boost next month as part of the ongoing efforts to alleviate the Cost of Living crisis. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that those claiming Carer's Allowance will benefit from an additional £200 Carer's Support Payment, which is administered by Social Security Scotland.
In addition to this, Scottish carers are eligible for "Carer's Allowance Supplements", with two payments of £288.60 each due in June and December this year. The first of these payments is just around the corner, reports Birmingham Live.
The Scottish Government has clarified the details, stating: "Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment for people in Scotland who get Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on a particular date. Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid 2 times a year."
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Eligible recipients can expect the next instalment of £288.60 if they are receiving Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance as of 8 April 2024. Those entitled to this supplement will be notified by Social Security Scotland with a letter prior to the payment being made.
To qualify for the Carer's Allowance Supplement, individuals must either reside in Scotland on a specified date or have a substantial connection to Scotland, in addition to being recipients of Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on the specified date.
The individual you're caring for doesn't need to be a resident of Scotland. If you're receiving Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on 8 April 2024, you'll receive a Carer's Allowance Supplement payment in June 2024.
Similarly, if you're receiving these benefits on 7 October 2024, you can expect a supplement payment in December 2024.
If you missed out on the Carer's Allowance Supplement payment in December 2023, you'll receive this payment in June 2024, provided you were either receiving Carer's Allowance on 9 October 2023 or your award for Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment was backdated to this date.