Carer Support Payment
23rd March 2026
Key changes to Scottish Government’s Carer Support Payment
From the 15 March 2026 Scottish Government will be introducing additional payments for individuals receiving Carer Support Payment. These include the introduction of Scottish Carer Supplement, Carer Additional Person Payment, and an extension of the Bereavement Run-On period from 8 to 12 weeks.
As a consequence of the changes that Scottish Government are making to Carer Support Payment, DWP has made legislative changes that will come into force on the 15 March 2026 which include disregarding Scottish Carer Supplement and Carer Additional Person Payment from reserved income related benefits.
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