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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
DWP to pay some disabled people extra £909 a month - see if you qualify
The DWP may pay extra money on top of the benefits you already get if you're disabled - and the amount could be substantial. Certain disabled people claiming specific benefits could be in line for an additional £904 per month. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may decide to offer extra payments on top of your existing claim if you're deemed to have a disability. These additional payments, known as disability premiums, are typically added automatically, so there's no need to apply. For adult claimants, there are three different types of disability premiums depending on the severity of your disability. Moreover, it's possible to receive more than one premium simultaneously, which could significantly boost your payments. Full list of eligible benefits Disability premiums are only added to a number of eligible benefits. This includes: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) housing benefit Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Adult Disability Payment (ADP) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) Working Tax Credit with a disability element Attendance Allowance Constant Attendance Allowance War Pensioners Mobility Supplement Severe Disablement Allowance Incapacity Benefit Certain premiums are only available if you receive the disability premium as well as some other qualifying benefits, which are further explained below. In addition to the previous benefits, the claimant or their partner must be under pension credit age and either registered blind or receiving one of the above benefits. Different types of disability premiums Currently, there are three levels of disability premiums, each with different amounts that are paid at a weekly rate. Disability premium The standard disability premium provides either £43.20 a week for one person or £61.65 a week for a couple. Severe disability premium The severe disability premium provides £89.20 a week for a single person or £165.80 a week for a couple where both people are eligible. If a couple isn't eligible for the full amount, they may still be able to receive a lower rate of £81.50 a week. This means a couple who is eligible for the full rate of the disability and severe disability premium could receive £227.45 a week, or just over £909 In order to receive this premium, you must get the disability premium or income-related ESA and one of the following benefits: DLA care component at the middle or highest rate AFIP PIP daily living component Attendance Allowance (or Constant Attendance Allowance paid with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit or War Pension) Adult Disability Payment - daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate Enhanced disability premium The enhanced disability premium can provide £21.20 a week for a single person or £30.25 a week for a couple as long as one person is eligible. Keep in mind that if you receive income-related ESA, you will only be able to receive the severe or enhanced premium. Full details on all the circumstances which would make you eligible for a disability premium can be found here.
Daily Mirror
31-07-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Thousands of people to get free £290 payment this year - see who is eligible
The bonus payment for receiving these benefits is called the Carer's Allowance Supplement and this is paid twice a year - we explain who is eligible and how when it will be issued Thousands of people claiming benefits will receive a bonus payment of £293.50 later this year. The extra money will be issued to those who are in receipt of Carer's Allowance in Scotland. You will also be eligible if you get Carer Support Payment, which is replacing Carer's Allowance in Scotland. The bonus payment for receiving these benefits is called the Carer's Allowance Supplement and this is paid twice a year. The last payment was made in June 2025, with the second payment due in December 2025. You normally need to be claiming Carer's Allowance or Carer's Support Payment to get this bonus. If you're due to get the payment, you'll get a letter from Social Security Scotland. It will then be paid to your regular bank account automatically - you won't need to apply for it. Carer's Allowance explained Carer's Allowance is paid to those providing at least 35 hours of care a week. This can include helping someone with everyday tasks such as washing, managing bills, or taking them to doctor's appointments. The person you're caring for must also receive one of the following benefits: Personal Independence Payment - daily living component Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate Attendance Allowance Pension Age Disability Payment Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension Armed Forces Independence Payment Child Disability Payment - the middle or highest care rate Adult Disability Payment - daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate You must also be aged 16 or over, not in full-time education, and not studying for 21 hours a week or more. There is an earning limits, which sets how much someone can earn in income and still be eligible for Carer's Allowance. This is set at £196 a week. If your earnings go over the limit - even by just £1 - you lose your entitlement to Carer's Allowance. You don't have to be related to the person you're caring for, and if more than one person cares for the same person, only one of you can claim Carer's Allowance. You should keep in mind that claiming Carer's Allowance can affect the benefits of the person you're looking after, as well as your own.
Daily Record
01-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Unpaid carers urged to check bank account for £293 one-off payment
The June payment of Carer's Allowance Supplement can be reported missing from July 1. Around 90,000 unpaid carers should have received an additional payment of £293.50 last month through the Carer's Allowance Supplement. The devolved benefit is only available in Scotland and started landing in bank accounts on June 18 with automatic payments continuing until June 19. Social Security Scotland is now urging people who think they were eligible for the payment - which is paid in addition to Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance - and did not receive a letter or the money to contact them for free on 0800 182 2222 or use the webchat service here to report it missing. To qualify for the June payment, you must have been in claim for Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on April 14. It's important to be aware that the payment is issued by Social Security Scotland to claimants living in Scotland only, it is not connected to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). December 2025 payment The next Carer's Allowance Supplement payment will be issued in December 2025. People will qualify for this payment if they were in receipt of Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on October 13, 2025. Similar to the summer payment, letters will be issued by Social Security Scotland before the money is due to land in bank accounts. If you, or someone you know, is providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care for a friend, family member or neighbour, and not claiming Carer Support Payment, you could be missing out on nearly £5,000 this year. Am I eligible for Carer Support Payment? Carer Support Payment is money you can get if you provide care for someone and meet certain eligibility criteria. You must: be 16 or over usually live in Scotland provide care for 35 hours or more a week, this includes if you provide care all day every day not earn more than £196 a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses The person you care for must already get one of these benefits: Adult Disability Payment – daily living component Child Disability Payment – middle or highest rate care component Pension Age Disability Payment Attendance Allowance Personal Independence Payment – daily living component Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance - middle or highest rate care component Disability Living Allowance – middle or highest rate care component Constant Attendance Allowance at or above normal maximum rate with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension Armed Forces Independence Payment The type of care you provide To get Carer Support Payment, you must provide care for someone as an unpaid carer for 35 hours or more a week. It cannot be care you provide: as a professional care worker through a volunteering scheme or charity Even if you do not think of yourself as an unpaid carer, you might be eligible for Carer Support Payment. Examples of caring for someone include supporting them: with their mental health during an illness with a disability if they have an addiction Supporting someone with their mental health If you provide care for someone with a mental health condition, you might: comfort them during a panic attack stay close by so they do not feel alone support them through a crisis make sure they're safe keep them company Supporting someone with an illness or disability If you provide care for someone with an illness or disability, you might support them with: getting around getting dressed taking medicines using the shower or toilet cooking meals food shopping translating The person you provide care for You might provide care for: someone in your family a friend a neighbour You do not have to live with them or be related to them. You can only apply for Carer Support Payment for one person. If you provide care for more people, you are not entitled to extra payments. You can check if you are eligible for Carer Support Payment and find full details on the devolved benefit on the website here.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
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- Daily Record
Exact date unpaid carers can report extra £293 payment missing if money does not arrive today
Thousands of Scots carers will receive the devolved payment by June 19. Around 90,000 unpaid carers will receive an additional payment of £293.50 this week through the Carer's Allowance Supplement. The devolved benefit is only available in Scotland and started landing in bank accounts on Wednesday with automatic payments continuing throughout Thursday. However, anyone who has received a letter from Social Security Scotland and was in claim for Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on April 14, but does not see the payment in their account by June 30, can report it missing on 0800 182 2222. It's important to be aware that the payment is issued by Social Security Scotland to claimants living in Scotland only and nobody needs to claim it - eligibility is automatic. December 2025 payment The next Carer's Allowance Supplement payment will be issued in December 2025. People will qualify for this payment if they were in receipt of Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on October 13, 2025. Similar to the summer payment, letters will be issued by Social Security Scotland before the money is due to land in bank accounts. If you, or someone you know, is providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care for a friend, family member or neighbour, and not claiming Carer Support Payment, you could be missing out on nearly £5,000 this year. Am I eligible for Carer Support Payment? Carer Support Payment is money you can get if you provide care for someone and meet certain eligibility criteria. You must: be 16 or over usually live in Scotland provide care for 35 hours or more a week, this includes if you provide care all day every day not earn more than £196 a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses The person you care for must already get one of these benefits: Adult Disability Payment – daily living component Child Disability Payment – middle or highest rate care component Pension Age Disability Payment Attendance Allowance Personal Independence Payment – daily living component Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance - middle or highest rate care component Disability Living Allowance – middle or highest rate care component Constant Attendance Allowance at or above normal maximum rate with Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension Armed Forces Independence Payment The type of care you provide To get Carer Support Payment, you must provide care for someone as an unpaid carer for 35 hours or more a week. It cannot be care you provide: as a professional care worker through a volunteering scheme or charity Even if you do not think of yourself as an unpaid carer, you might be eligible for Carer Support Payment. Examples of caring for someone include supporting them: with their mental health during an illness with a disability if they have an addiction Supporting someone with their mental health If you provide care for someone with a mental health condition, you might: comfort them during a panic attack stay close by so they do not feel alone support them through a crisis make sure they're safe keep them company Supporting someone with an illness or disability If you provide care for someone with an illness or disability, you might support them with: getting around getting dressed taking medicines using the shower or toilet cooking meals food shopping translating The person you provide care for You might provide care for: someone in your family a friend a neighbour You do not have to live with them or be related to them. You can only apply for Carer Support Payment for one person. If you provide care for more people, you are not entitled to extra payments. You can check if you are eligible for Carer Support Payment and find full details on the devolved benefit on the website here.
Daily Mirror
16-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Thousands of households to get free payment worth over £290 this week
The money is being paid between June 18 and 19, 2025, to those in Scotland who were in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment on a particular date Thousands of unpaid carers will receive a free payment worth of £293.50 this week. Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment for people in Scotland. The money is being paid between June 18 and 19, 2025, to those who were in receipt of Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment on April 14, 2025. If you're due to get a payment, you'll get a letter from Social Security Scotland. The payment will be made to your regular bank account automatically - you won't need to apply for it. You're advised to contact Social Security Scotland for free on 0800 182 2222 if you haven't received the payment by June 30, 2025. A second Carer's Allowance Supplement payment worth £293.50 will be made in December 2025. Again, you will need to be in claiming Carer's Allowance or Carer Support Payment and live in Scotland to receive this. Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer's Allowance for carers in Scotland. Both are worth £83.30 a week. You can find out who is eligible for Carer's Allowance below. Carer's Allowance explained Carer's Allowance is paid to those providing at least 35 hours of care a week. This can include helping someone with everyday tasks such as washing, managing bills, or taking them to doctor's appointments. The person you're caring for must also receive one of the following benefits: Personal Independence Payment - daily living component Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate Attendance Allowance Pension Age Disability Payment Constant Attendance Allowance at or above the normal maximum rate with an Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Constant Attendance Allowance at the basic (full day) rate with a War Disablement Pension Armed Forces Independence Payment Child Disability Payment - the middle or highest care rate Adult Disability Payment - daily living component at the standard or enhanced rate You must also be aged 16 or over, not in full-time education, and not studying for 21 hours a week or more. There is an earning limits, which sets how much someone can earn in income and still be eligible for Carer's Allowance. This is set at £196 a week. If your earnings go over the limit - even by just £1 - you lose your entitlement to Carer's Allowance. You don't have to be related to the person you're caring for, and if more than one person cares for the same person, only one of you can claim Carer's Allowance. You should keep in mind that claiming Carer's Allowance can affect the benefits of the person you're looking after, as well as your own.
