Thousands of people on Carer’s Allowance due to receive an extra 270 payment next week
08:37, 1 JUN 2023
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People in Scotland claiming Carer’s Allowance will receive an automatic payment for 270.45 on June 9.
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More than 81,000 people in receipt of Carers Allowance received an additional payment of 245.70 in December 2022 as part of a unique benefit only available in Scotland. Carers 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
Carers 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.
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While it is too late to qualify for the June payment, people making a new claim for Carers Allowance to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by October 9, 2023, will be eligible for the December payment.
For anyone considering making a new claim for Carers Allowance, the latest statistics for processing times by DWP showed that by the end of October 2022 it was taking 37 working days (just over seven weeks) to process an application from initial submission to award decision letter.
However, processing times fluctuate throughout the year and it could take less or more time to get a decision. Payments can be backdated by up to three months.
Check below to make sure youre not missing out on additional support if you provide care for a friend or family member for at least 35 hours each week.
Am I eligible for Carers Allowance?
You may be eligible for weekly Carers Allowance payments of 76.75 if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria.
You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.
The person you care for must already get one of these benefits:
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – daily living component
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) – the middle or highest care rate
Attendance Allowance
Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension
Armed Forces Independence Payment
If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carers Allowance.
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The type of care you provide
You need to spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone.
This can include:
helping with washing and cooking
taking the person you care for to a doctors appointment
helping with household tasks, like managing bills and shopping
Eligibility
Guidance on GOV.UK states all of the following must apply:
You are 16 or over
You spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone
You have been in Scotland for at least two of the last three years (this does not apply if youre a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)
You are not in full-time education
You are not studying for 21 hours a week or more
You are not subject to immigration control
Your earnings are 139 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses
How do I make a claim for Carer’s Allowance?
You can claim online at the GOV.UK website here or phone the Carers Allowance Unit for a claim form on 0800 731 0297.
Before you apply make sure you have your:
National Insurance number (if you have a partner youll need theirs too)
Bank or building society details
Employment details and latest payslip if youre working
P45 if youve recently finished work
Course details if youre studying
Details of any expenses, for example pension contributions or the cost of caring for your children or the disabled person while youre at work
states you also need details of the person you care for.
You need their:
Date of birth and address
National Insurance number if they are 16 or over
Disability Living Allowance reference if they are under 16
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More help and advice about Carer’s Allowance
You can get more help and advice from:
Carers UK