What is it?
The Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment paid by the Scottish Government to carer’s who qualify.
You can be paid the Carer’s Allowance Supplement if you live in Scotland and were getting Carer's Allowance on a particular date.
It is normally paid twice a year, providing you qualify.
Am I eligible?
To get the Carer's Allowance Supplement you must:
- be getting paid Carer's Allowance on a particular date
- live in Scotland on a particular date
You must be paid Carer's Allowance to qualify for the Carer's Allowance Supplement.
Some people do not get Carer's Allowance because they get other benefits instead. This is called an 'underlying entitlement'.
You will not be able to get the Carer's Allowance Supplement if you have an underlying entitlement to Carer's Allowance and are not actually paid Carer’s Allowance.
What you'll get?
It is paid twice a year and the payment is £293.50.
How do I apply?
You do not need to apply for this extra payment.
If you're eligible for this payment, Social Security Scotland Agency (SSS) will automatically pay it into the same account that you get your Carer's Support Payment paid into.
When is it paid?
Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment for people in Scotland who get Carer's Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on a particular date.
The Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid up to twice a year.
June 2025 payment
The next payment will be £293.50 from June 2025. You'll get this payment if you're getting Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on 14 April 2025. If you're due to get a payment, you'll get a letter from Social Security Scotland before the payment is made.
December 2025 payment
This payment will be £293.50 from December 2025. You'll get this payment if you're getting Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on 13 October 2025. If you're due to get a payment, you'll get a letter from Social Security Scotland before the payment is made.
Social Security Scotland
Social Security Scotland pays Carer's Allowance Supplement and Carer Support Payment.
The SSSA will write to you before each payment.
You can contact the SSSA on 0800 182 2222 if you have not received the payment and think that you should have.
Can I challenge the decision?
The Carer’s Allowance Supplement is paid automatically to people who are living in Scotland and receiving Carer’s Allowance on the chosen qualifying dates.
If this applies to you and you have not received a payment than you should call the SSSA for free on 0800 182 2222 and inquire about why you have not received the payment.
How to contact us?
You can get in touch with the Tackling Poverty Team by emailing TPteam@northlan.gov.uk or calling 01698 332551.
Does it affect other benefits?
The Carer's Allowance Supplement is not taken into account as income for any other benefits or tax credits.
You may, however, have to pay income tax on your Carer's Allowance Supplement. Most people do not pay tax if their income is under £12,570 a year.
If your income is over £12,570 then you should let HMRC know about your Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment(s).
Your partner's income does not affect whether you have to pay tax on Carer's Allowance Supplement.