A new disability benefit for people over State Pension age is due to launch in October.
By the end of this year there will be 15 benefits and payments only people living in Scotland will be able to claim. A phased rollout of Carer Support Payment is already underway in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles and will gradually replace all new claims for Carer's Allowance, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions .
People on a low income or income-related benefits, struggling to keep up with the economic impact of the ongoing cost of living crisis may be able to get cash help from their local council. Top Money Stories Today A few of the payments listed below are made automatically to people claiming certain benefits, but for most you will need to make an initial application.
It is designed to help people on a low income or benefits who might have extra heating needs during the winter - find out more here. Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment This is a one-off payment of £314.40 when a child is between two and three years and six months for families who get certain benefits - find out more here.
Adult Disability Payment - up to £737 every four weeks This is extra money - worth between £114.80 and £737.20 every four weeks - to help people who have a long-term illness or a disability that affects their everyday life. It replaces Personal Independence Payment people in Scotland previously delivered by the DWP - find out more here.
The first payment of 2024 was made earlier this month and the next is due in December - find out more here.Carer Support Payment replaced new claims for Carer's Allowance from November 2023 for people living in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles and is set to rollout in other areas this summer. Full details about the new benefit can be found here.
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