novembre 5, 2026

Carer Support Payment

Financial support for people providing substantial care to someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit.

What support is available?

Financial support for people providing substantial care to someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit.

Caring hours, earnings, location and the cared-for person’s qualifying benefits matter; check interactions with other payments.

Check conditions and apply to Social Security Scotland using its current application route.

Current; circumstances and benefit interactions require checking.

Official source: Check current rules with Social Security Scotland or your council.

Independent information only. Always confirm current eligibility and availability with the public authority.

Coverage: Scotland

Financial support for people providing substantial care to someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit.

Caring hours, earnings, location and the cared-for person’s qualifying benefits matter; check interactions with other payments.

Check conditions and apply to Social Security Scotland using its current application route.

Current; circumstances and benefit interactions require checking.

Editorial check: 2026-11-05

PublicHelp is independent. This information is not an eligibility decision. Rules, funding and opening periods may change.