New statistics from Social Security Scotland show that 685 applications for Carer Support Payment were made by the end of March, with 430 claims processed and a decision letter issued.
The data also shows that some 68 per cent claims were successful, equivalent to 292 applications, while 13 per cent were denied (56) and 19 per cent (82) were withdrawn.
Carer Support Payment is gradually replacing Carer’s Allowance, which is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
It is currently only open to new claimants living in the pilot areas of Dundee City, Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western isles) and Perth and Kinross, however, it is due to rollout in North and South Lanarkshire and Angus on Monday, June 24.
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