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Transfer of Carer’s Allowance claims to Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Created: 19/03/2024The transfer of existing Carer’s Allowance claims to Carer Support Payment for customers who live in Scotland began on 26 February 2024. Carer Support Payment is administered and paid by Social Security Scotland.
Customers living in Scotland who currently receive Carer's Allowance do not need to take any action. Their claims will be transferred to Carer Support Payment between February 2024 and spring 2025.
Carer Support Payment is available for new claims in select pilot areas and will be available across Scotland by autumn 2024.
Further information is available on GOV.UK and Social Security Scotland’s website mygov.scot.