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Carer’s Allowance Supplement

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This advice applies in Scotland only.

The Carer’s Allowance Supplement is a lump sum payment made twice a year to carers in Scotland who receive Carer’s Allowance.

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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

Disability Living Allowance

Universal Credit

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Carer’s Allowance

Tax credits

Help with Council Tax and rates

“Bedroom tax”

Other benefits

Welfare benefits in Scotland

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