More than 81,000 people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance received an additional payment of £245.70 in December 2022 as part of a unique benefit only available in Scotland. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is a devolved payment delivered twice each year by the Scottish Government to eligible claimants, and the first lump sum of 2023 is due next week.
Social Security Scotland delivers the payment on behalf of the Scottish Government and recently confirmed that payments will be made on Friday, June 9. Following the annual benefits uprating of 10.1 per cent in April, the payment due next week - and the next, due in December - will be worth £270.50 this year.
Payments will be made automatically to those who were in receipt of Carer’s Allowance on April 10, 2023, however, Social Security Scotland has said that some payments may take slightly longer. If you think you are eligible and do not receive a letter or payment by June 16, call them free on on 0800 182 2222.
