Scottish Carer's Assistance will replace Carer's Allowance in Scotland, however, despite the timing for delivery of this new benefit being affected by the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Government has said it is “making good progress”.
Scottish Carer’s Assistance will be administered by Social Security Scotland and support more than 80,000 people who provide 35 hours a week of care to those receiving certain disability benefits. An additional payment of more than £500 each year will also be made to those who care for more than one person.
A consultation on the new benefit opened in February and outlines proposals aimed at improving the service that carers receive, including links to wider support in areas such as social care, employability, education and bereavement.
