Carer Support Payment

Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We help the people of Scotland by delivering a range of social security payments.

One of the benefits we deliver is the Carer Support Payment which is money to help you if you’re a carer and meet certain eligibility criteria. You must:

be 16 or over
usually live in Scotland
provide care for 35 hours or more a week, this includes if you provide care all day every day
not earn more than £196 a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses
The person you provide care for must get certain disability benefits.

To find out more, or apply for any of our benefits, you can phone one of our advisors. For other contact options and support, please see our website.

Services Offered

Disability