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More than 91,000 people claiming Carer's Allowance to receive £462 bonus payment in December

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Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement this winter under new legislation passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

Recognising the additional pressures unpaid carers face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the December payment of the Carer’s Allowance Supplement will be doubled to £462.80, benefitting more than 91,000 people across Scotland.

The twice-yearly payment of £230 is paid in June and December in addition to the Carers Allowance, which is currently a monthly payment of £270, to recognise the role carers play in society - the additional payments only apply to Scottish carers.

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