In a new report from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there were 81,682 people in Scotland last year receiving weekly payments of £69.70 for Carer’s Allowance.
Carer's Allowance is set to rise in line with inflation from April this year, reports the Daily Record. The payments of £69.70 will increase to £76.75 in total.
However, claimants of this benefit will not be eligible for the £900 cost of living payment that was announced in the Autumn Statement last November. The additional financial support will be worth £900 in 2023/24 and split into three lump sums of £301, £300 and £299.
