The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Carer Assistance

Carer’s Allowance due to start being replaced by new payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new devolved payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

Carer’s Allowance set to be replaced by new payment before end of this year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023

Carer’s Allowance to start being replaced by new payment at end of 2023

A full rollout of the new benefit is expected to begin in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

New payment set to replace Carer’s Allowance next year will offer 'improved service' for all claimants

People caring for more than one person will receive an extra £520 payment each year under new proposals.

Daily Record · Nov 10, 2022

Over 1000 Lanarkshire locals die in poverty as calls made to better support terminally ill people

Marie Curie are calling on governments to take action to support terminally ill people

Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022

Consultation into new Carer’s Allowance payment set to replace current DWP benefit will close today

When the benefit launches it will allow people who are eligible for support but not yet getting Carer's Allowance from the DWP to claim.

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new benefit payment for more than 80,000 people

A consultation on the new Carer's Assistance benefit closes next month.

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022

Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new benefit payment for more than 80,000 people

Unpaid carers looking after more than one person will receive an extra £10 each week under the new proposals.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022