Carer Support Payment is a benefit for carers from Social Security Scotland, which replaced Carer’s Allowance from DWP.
Benefits and entitlements
This section covers the benefits that carers and the people they care for may be eligible for.
Universal Credit (UC) is a means-tested benefit for people who are on low incomes or out of work, paid by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).
Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a non-means-tested benefit for disabled people between age 16 and State Pension age.
Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) is a non-means-tested benefit for those over state pension age with care needs.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit to support you if your ability to work is affected by a disability or health condition.
Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) is a benefit for people looking for work. You can receive it for up to 6 months.
Pension Credit (PC) is for people who are over State Pension age and on a low income.
Housing Benefit (HB) is to help you pay some or all of your rent.
There are discounts available for Council Tax, which you can apply for through your local council.
