Carer Additional Person Payment is a new payment from Social Security Scotland for unpaid carers who look after more than one person.
You can get the payment if you:
- Receive Carer Support Payment
- Provide regular and substantial care for more than one person receiving a qualifying disability benefit for at least 20 hours per week
- No one else is receiving a carer benefit for looking after the same person or people
Carers can add as many people as they look after as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
How much is Carer Additional Person Payment and how is it paid?
Carer Additional Person Payment is £10 per week or £40 every 4 weeks (£10.40 per week or £41.60 from April 2026) for each additional person being cared for. It is paid at the same time as Carer Support Payment.
The payment can be backdated to 15 March 2026.
Find out more
Click here to find out more about the Payment.
