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Support for unpaid carers

Carer Support Payment from @SocSecScot will improve support for unpaid carers, recognising the vital work they do.

It will be piloted in late 2023 ahead of national introduction in spring 2024.

Read @ScotGov‘s consultation response on the new benefit:

https://bit.ly/CSP-consultation-response

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Posted on 29/03/202329/03/2023Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags benefits, Carer Support Payment, consultation, Scottish Government, Social Security Scotland, support, unpaid carers

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