78 m. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

7 h. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes proposals which could see unpaid carers receive greater financial support

The Carer Additional Person Payment, worth around £520, is expected to benefit around 18,000 people across Scotland and will form part of the SNP Scottish Government’s new Carer Support benefit package.

Politics

3 d. ago PIP review DWP update on unpaid carers and veterans as minister issues statement

The Timms review will determine the future of Personal Independence Payments

Politics

7 d. ago Unpaid carers due an extra £293 payment before end of this year

The qualifying date for the final Carer's Allowance Supplement payment of 2025f is October 13.

Economics

9 d. ago Carers with health conditions could be due up to £180 per week from DWP

Unpaid carers can claim certain other DWP benefits without jeopardising their Carer’s Allowance funds

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners in Scotland may need to claim devolved heating payments of up to £305

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most people, but some need to claim.

Economics

2 w. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Crucial advice for people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Events

3 w. ago One in three Brits expect to become an unpaid carer in the next decade

Many people become carers overnight, with no training and little idea where to turn. A new survey has revealed a majority of people expect to find themselves in a similar situation

Politics

3 w. ago Future unpaid carers in the UK unprepared for responsibilities, study reveals

A poll of 2,000 adults found 62 per cent worry they will have to provide increasing levels of care for elderly parents, or loved ones, as their health declines

Politics

3 w. ago New calls to increase Carer’s Allowance payments to £800 every week

An online petition argues that unpaid carers are being paid enough to live on.

Economics

3 w. ago Unpaid carers making a new claim for devolved benefit also qualify for £293 extra payment

The qualifying date for the December payment of Carer's Allowance Supplement is October 13.

Economics