Carer Support Payment - How much Carer Support Payment will I get?

Carer Support Payment is money that you can spend as you want. The weekly rate is £83.30. 

How will I be paid Carer Support Payment? 

Carer Support Payment is normally paid every 4 weeks, at the end of the 4 weeks.

It will be paid directly into your bank account or building society account. If you don't have a bank account, Social Security Scotland will contact you about payment options after you apply. 

Carer’s Premiums and Additions

Even if you don't receive a payment of Carer Support Payment due to overlapping benefit rules, entitlement to it allows you to get an extra amount, called 'Carer's Premium or Addition', as part of other benefits, so you should still make a claim. Carer's Premiums/Additions can be added to or considered for: 

• Universal Credit 
• Pension Credit 
• Council Tax Support 
• Housing Benefit (England, Wales, Scotland) and Housing Benefit (Northern Ireland) 
• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

Carer Support Payment and other benefits

Carer Support Payment (after tax) counts in full as income when calculating your entitlement to other means-tested benefits .

In some cases, you may meet the conditions for both Carer Support Payment and another benefit, such as State Pension or contributory Employment and Support Allowance. As these benefits overlap, you may not receive a payment of Carer Support Payment, even though you would if it weren't for the other benefit you receive.

However, it's still worth to apply for Carer Support Payment even if you don't receive a payment, as you can get a Carer's Premium/Additional amount included in your means-tested benefit .

If the other benefit you receive is worth less than Carer Support Payment, your other benefit can be 'topped up' to the current rate of Carer Support Payment so you don't lose out. The rules about overlapping benefits are complicated and you may need to get advice from an expert benefits adviser.

Benefit Cap 

If you or your partner qualifies for Carer Support Payment, you are exempt from the Benefit Cap. Visit our Benefit Cap guide for more details. 

Carer's Allowance Supplement

If you get Carer Support Payment, you’ll also get an extra payment called a Carer's Allowance Supplement. You do not need to apply for it.

Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid 2 times a year. The next two payments will be:

• £293.50 in June 2025 - you'll get this payment if you're getting Carer Support Payment on 14 April 2025.
• £293.50 in December 2025 - you'll get this payment if you're getting Carer Support Payment on 13 October 2025. 

If you don’t get a letter or payment by the end of June 2025, you should contact Social Security Scotland.

For more information about Carer's Allowance Supplement, visit the Scottish Government website.