The pilot scheme will launch in three council areas across Scotland from November 20.
Social Security Scotland has confirmed that a new devolved benefit, set to replace Carer’s Allowance, will be piloted in three council areas later this month. People in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles will be able to make a new claim for Carer Support Payment from Monday, November 20.
The Scottish Carer Support Payment will maintain the extra financial help provided by the Carer's Allowance Supplement - two additional payments of £270.50 which are made in June and December each year - to increase Carer's Allowance by over 13 per cent, and will help to link carers to wider support and services.
Top Money Stories Today Carer’s Allowance Supplement Carer’s Allowance Supplement is a devolved payment worth £270.50 and paid twice each year to people in Scotland in receipt of Carer’s Allowance on specific dates in April and October. However, this also includes anyone who makes a new claim by the qualifying dates which later turns out to be successful.
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