Social Security Scotland
Scotland's devolved replacement for Carer's Allowance, for unpaid carers resident in Scotland who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit. Pays the same £86.45/week base rate as Carer's Allowance, plus a weekly Scottish Carer Supplement worth £11.70/week from 15 March 2026 — a combined maximum around £98.15/week before any extra Carer Additional Person Payment for carers supporting more than one person. Existing Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland were transferred across automatically; new applicants apply directly to Social Security Scotland.
Amount
Up to £86.45/week base rate (matching Carer's Allowance, may be reduced if you receive certain other benefits) plus the weekly Scottish Carer Supplement of £11.70/week and, if applicable, £10.40/week per additional person cared for via the Carer Additional Person Payment — all three combine into one payment every 4 weeks (2026/27 rates, verified against mygov.scot)
Deadline
Rolling / no fixed deadline
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You can also do this yourself for free via the official sourceExisting Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland were transferred automatically. New applicants apply directly to Social Security Scotland online via mygov.scot, by phone, or with a paper form.
View official sourceLast verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.