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Carer Support Payment is money to help you if you’re a carer. You can get paid £81.90 a week if you’re eligible.

To find out if applications are open in your area, go to the Carer Support Payment postcode checker. Carer Support Payment will be available in more areas from August 2024 and across Scotland from November 2024.

Carer Support Payment is replacing Carer’s Allowance in Scotland. You cannot get Carer Support Payment and Carer’s Allowance at the same time.

If you get Carer’s Allowance and live in Scotland, you do not need to apply for Carer Support Payment. Your benefit will move to Carer Support Payment. This is happening between February 2024 and spring 2025. Learn more about moving from Carer’s Allowance to Carer Support Payment.

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