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Around 118,000 unpaid carers who were receiving Carer’s Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have now had their benefit awards safely and securely transferred to Social Security Scotland’s Carer Support Payment . ‌

Carer Support Payment began rolling out across Scotland in November 2023 to replace Carer’s Allowance for people living north of the border. Since the formation of Social Security Scotland in 2018, the Scottish Government has delivered more financial support for unpaid carers in Scotland under a welfare system, rooted in dignity, fairness and respect. ‌

Carer’s Allowance Supplement provides up to £587 a year while Young Carer Grant offers over £390 each year to carers aged 16-18 years. These payments are only available in Sco

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