People claiming Carer’s Allowance urged to check for extra £245 payment in bank account

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Thousands of unpaid carers across Scotland received an extra payment of £245.70 on Friday, December 9. Carer’s Allowance Supplement is a devolved benefit paid twice a year to those in receipt of Carer’s Allowance on certain qualifying dates.People who were claiming Carer’s Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on October 10, 2022 should have received the extra money by now, however, Social Security Scotland who delivers the devolved payment on behalf of the Scottish Government in recognition of the important contribution made by unpaid carers throughout the year, is urging people to check if they received the money and to contact them on 0800 182 2222 if they have not.Carers Allowance claimants in Scotland do not need to apply for the supplement as it is made automatically - if you were eligible for the December payment, you should have received a letter telling you so.In April, some 81,680 unpaid carers across Scotland received the supplement payment and the next one, worth £245.70, will be made in June 2023.To receive the payment next year, people will need to have been claiming Carer’s Allowance by April 10, 2023 - Social Security Scotland automatically adds the Carer’s Allowance Supplement element to your claim made to the DwP.You may be eligible for weekly Carer’s Allowance payments of £69.70 if you, the person you care for and the type of care you provide meets certain criteria.You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.The person you care for must already get one of these benefits:Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - daily living componentDisability Living Allowance (DLA) - the middle or highest care rateAttendance AllowanceConstant Attendance Allowance at or above