5 d. ago New update for people in Scotland making a claim for devolved payments this week

People who need to upload documents or supporting information for a claim may be affected.

Politics

7 d. ago Eligibility change will put more money in the pockets of West Lothian's unpaid carers

The earning limit for the Scottish Carer Support Payment went up from £151 to £196 per week

Politics

2 w. ago Pensioners could be eligible for extra weekly payment of more than £100

The DWP has made new figures available, showing that the State Pension currently gives a regular income for 13 million older people across the UK, with some able to claim extra support

Economics

2 w. ago People on State Pension of less than £106 each week could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

2 w. ago People making new claim for carer benefit before next week could be due an extra £293 payment

The deadline to qualify for the June payment of Carer Support Allowance is April 14.

Economics

3 w. ago Unpaid carers can earn more money from this week without impacting benefit payments

The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment increased from £151 to £196 a week on April 7.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP urges Brits to check if they qualify for 'underclaimed' benefit worth £5,740 a year

Advice comes from the UK's largest community of unpaid carers. From April 7, higher rates of Attendance Allowance - worth up to £5,740 a year - will be available to claimants

Economics

3 w. ago Unpaid carers making a new claim for devolved payment could be due an extra £293 before summer

The deadline to qualify for the June payment of carer Support Allowance is April 14.

Economics

3 w. ago St Andrew’s Dementia Hub in Carluke receives £5000 funding from Age Scotland

The money will "enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia, their unpaid carers and extended family".

Economics