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HOLYROOD will consider whether to double the Carer’s Allowance Supplement given to unpaid carers at the end of the year. The Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee is considering increasing the twice-yearly £231.40 for unpaid carers by doubling it when it is awarded in December. It is seeking views on a Carer’s Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill that would give the Scottish Government the power to increase the payments in future. Committee convener Neil Gray, pictured, said the committee is looking at ways to ease the economic harm caused by the pandemic th...

Young carers in Scotland 'forced to rely on food banks' as lockdown pushes many into poverty Young Scots left looking after family members have seen their limited finances stretched even further by successive lockdowns. 04:30, 29 JUN 2021 Young Scots looking after relatives have struggled during the pandemic (Image: ©De Visu - stock.adobe.com) Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters...

Carer's Allowance could provide an extra £270 every month - even if you look after someone remotely The next payment for the Carer's Allowance Supplement of £231.40 will also be made this month. 11:45, 1 JUN 2021 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Get the latest on money saving tips and benefit changes straight to your inbox each week with our Record Money newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance w...

Carer's Allowance could provide an extra £270 each month - even if you look after someone remotely You may be eligible for the benefit if you care for someone with a disability for at least 35 hours per week. 10:23, 5 MAY 2021 You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for to qualify (Image: Getty Images) Get the latest on money saving tips and benefit changes straight to your inbox each week with our Record Money newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send yo...

Carer's Allowance could provide financial support of £270 every month - even if you look after someone remotely If you care for someone with a disability for at least 35 hours per week, you may be eligible for the benefit. Scottish carers also receive two additional payments each year (Image: Getty Images) Get the latest on money saving tips and benefit changes straight to your inbox each week with our Record Money newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your in...