An automatic top-up payment paid to eligible unpaid carers in Scotland receiving Carer Support Payment to help acknowledge the contribution of carers in Scottish communities.
Carers & Disability
£11.70 per week (paid automatically alongside regular Carer Support Payment)
Social Security Scotland
Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.
No application form is required.
If you receive Carer Support Payment and live in Scotland, Social Security Scotland automatically adds the supplement to your account.
Confirmation letters are issued by Social Security Scotland when payments are made.
Scottish Carer Supplement is tax-free and completely ignored when calculating local council tax reductions, housing benefits, or Universal Credit.
The Scottish devolved replacement for Carer's Allowance, providing income support to people who provide 35 hours or more of unpaid care a week to someone receiving a disability benefit.
View guide Carers & FamiliesFinancial support if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week who receives a qualifying disability benefit.
View guide Disability & HealthThe Scottish devolved replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), providing financial support for adults living with a long-term disability or health condition.
View guide