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What is the Carer’s Allowance Supplement?
This is a twice-yearly lump sum payment for carers in Scotland who receive Carer’s Allowance.
You need to be receiving actual payments of Carer’s Allowance – it’s not enough merely to have an underlying entitlement to the benefit.
These lump payments don’t count as income when calculating entitlement to other benefits or tax credits.
How do I get a Carer’s Allowance Supplement?
You do not need to apply for the supplement. Instead, you should receive a payment automatically.
If you think you should qualify but don’t receive a grant, contact Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).
If you’re a British Sign Language user, you can use the contactSCOTLAND app to contact Social Security Scotland by video relay. Alternatively, you can write to: Carer’s Allowance Supplement, PO Box 10302, Dundee, DD1 9FX.
Benefits you might be entitled to
- Claiming DLA higher rate mobility
- DLA and other financial help
- Tips on completing the DLA form
- Payment of DLA for a child in hospital
- Introduction to DLA videos
- Moving onto Universal Credit from legacy benefits
- Universal Credit for young people receiving education
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
