Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scottish Carer Supplement) and Young Carer Grant
Last updated: 10/03/2026
The Scottish Government is paying an extra money to carers in Scotland called the Carer’s Allowance Supplement and Young Carer Grant.
In March 2026, Carer’s Allowance Supplement is going to become Scottish Carer Supplement.
OPFS money and debt advice service
OPFS’s money and debt advice service provides free, confidential advice for single parents anywhere in Scotland.
Our expert advisers will work with you every step of the way to understand your financial situation, explore all available options for managing your debt and provide support with putting your chosen solutions into action.
Get in touch todayCarer’s Allowance and Carer Support Payment
Carer’s Allowance has been replaced by Carer Support Payment in Scotland.
Find out more about Carer Support PaymentRelated Content
Further information on disability, sickness and care benefits.
Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scottish Carer Supplement)
The Scottish Government pays an additional amount of money to people in receipt of Carer Support Payment in Scotland. This was previously called the Carer’s Allowance Supplement. From March 2026, Carer’s Allowance Supplement is going to become Scottish Carer Supplement.
Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scottish Carer Supplement) is an automatic payment. This means that if you already receive Carer Support Payment, you don’t need to apply for it.
How much is it?
Where Carer’s Allowance Supplement was paid twice per year, Scottish Carer Supplement will be paid at the same time as your Carer Support Payment either once per week or once every four weeks. The supplement should be ignored when you figure out calculations for your Universal Credit, pre-Universal Credit means-tested benefits and Tax Credits.
Carer’s Allowance Supplement is £293.50 paid twice per year (£304.65 from April 2026). You will receive one payment in June and once in December.
Scottish Carer Supplement is paid at the same time as your Carer Support Payment, either £11.29 per week or £45.16 every 4 weeks.
How to apply
You do not have to apply for this payment. If you qualify it will be automatically paid into your bank account.
For more details see the Scottish Government’s Scottish Carer Supplement information. You can also call the Carer’s Allowance Supplement helpline on 0800 182 2222.
Young Carer Grant
You may get a Young Carer Grant if you care for someone who is getting Personal Independence Payment daily living component, Disability Living Allowance or Child Disability Payment care component at middle or highest rate or Attendance Allowance.
Who can get a Young Carer Grant?
Care means being involved in an activity to promote the physical, mental or emotional well being of the person, or people, you are caring for. If you care for more that one person the number of hours you provide care can be added together. You must not be providing this care under a contract or voluntarily.
To be eligible for Young Carer Grant you must:
- normally live in Scotland
- be aged 16, 17 or 18
- not be entitled to Carer Support Payment on the day you claim
- care for someone, or for more than one person, who has a disability or illness
- provide care for at least 16 hours a week on average
- no-one else has received a Young Carer Grant in respect of the person you care for in the last year
How much is it?
The Young Carer Grant is paid once a year and is £390.25 (£405.10 from April 2026). You can only get three grants in total.
How to apply
You can can download a paper application form or apply for the young carer grant online at
www.mygov.scot or by calling Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.