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Who can get Carer Support Payment?

Replaces new Carer’s Allowance claims in Scotland. Same style of hours and earnings tests. Confirm the weekly earnings limit.

  • Paid by Social Security Scotland.
  • The catalogue looks for: Living in Scotland.
  • The catalogue looks for: Caring 35 hours a week was ticked.
  • The catalogue looks for: Earnings under the limit.
  • This is not a decision. The department or the council decides.

Social Security Scotland

Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.

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