The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in May 2022 there were 936,766 people receiving weekly payments of £69.70 for Carer’s Allowance across Great Britain, including 81,682 living in Scotland.
The benefit is set to rise to £76.75 per week in April as part of the annual benefits uprating and as it is paid every four weeks, this amounts to £307.00 - an increase of £28.20 from the current rate of £278.80. Unpaid carers living in Scotland will also receive additional payments twice this year from the Scottish Government through the Carer’s Allowance Supplement - these are paid in June and December and worth £245.70.
However, many unpaid carers might not be aware of certain changes in their circumstances which, if not reported, could stop their payments and see them pay a penalty or be taken to court.
