Financial help if you are caring for someone with a disability or illness

Last updated: 07/11/2024

Carer Support Payment

The Carer Support Payment has replaced the Carer’s Allowance in Scotland. Find out more about Carer Support Payment here.

You may get Carer Support Payment if you care for an adult or child for at least 35 hours per week.  The care you provide can include helping the person you care for to wash, cook, shop and attend medical appointments. The person you care for does not have to live with or be related to you.

Related information

Carer’s Allowance Unit (Monday – Friday 8 am – 6 pm)  

Telephone: 0800 731 0297

Textphone: 0800 731 0317

Young Carer Grant

If you are 16, 17 or 18 years old and care for someone who is getting Personal Independence Payment (PIP) daily living component, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Child Disability Payment care component at middle or highest rate, Attendance Allowance, Constant Attendance Allowance or Armed Forces Independence Payment you may be able to claim a young carer’s grant.

How much is it?

The grant of £359.65 (from April 24 this will be £383.75) is paid once a year and you may be able to get it for 3 years.

How to apply

To apply for the Young Carer Grant download, and return, a paper application form, apply for the Young Carer Grant online or call Social Security Scotland.

Social Security Scotland: 0800 182 2222 Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm

Download an application form or apply online.

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Related information

Call Social Security Scotland: 0800 182 2222 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday