The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in May there were 936,766 people receiving weekly payments of £69.70 for Carer’s Allowance, including 81,682 living in Scotland.
While Carer’s Allowance will rise in line with inflation next April, increasing from £69.70 per week to £76.75, claimants will still not be eligible for the means-tested cost of living payment announced in the Autumn Statement earlier this month.
The additional support payment will be worth £900 in 2023/24, an increase of £250 on this year’s £650 which was paid in two instalments in July and November. Earlier this month, the Carer’s Trust called on the UK Government to provide immediate cost of living support to unpaid carers.
