The majority of carers will receive their next payment of Carer’s Allowance Supplement on Friday 13 December.
This supplement, paid twice a year by Social Security Scotland, to carers in receipt of Carer’s Allowance in Scotland is in its second year. Payments have already been made to over 91,000 carers throughout Scotland.
The Carer’s Allowance Supplement is two automatic payments totalling £452.40 this year. It was introduced by the Scottish Government because Carers Allowance was the lowest paid benefit by the UK Government. The additional payment means it is now above the level of Jobseekers Allowance. Continue reading Carers to receive extra cash by Christmas