Social Security Scotland recently paid around 90,000 unpaid carers across the country an extra payment of £245.70 on top of their regular Carer’s Allowance benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
People who were getting Carer’s Allowance on the qualifying date - April 11, 2022 - should have received the Carer’s Allowance Supplement on Friday, June 10, however, Social Security Scotland said some payments may take slightly longer, but if you have still not received a letter or payment by June 17, contact them on 0800 182 2222.
The Welsh Government has also announced that more than 57,000 unpaid carers in Wales will receive a £500 payment in recognition of the ’pivotal role’ they have played during the pandemic.
