A new benefit for people over State Pension age is due to launch in a few months.
People living in Scotland are in a unique position as there will be 15 benefits and payments only available for those living north of the border by the end of this year. A pilot 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. A few of the payments listed below are made automatically to people claiming certain benefits, but most you will need to make an initial application for.
Winter Heating Payment - £58.75 annual payment The new annual payment replaces the Cold Weather Payment delivered by DWP last year and will be worth £58.75 during winter 2024/25. Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment This is a one-off payment of up to £754.65 from 24 weeks in pregnancy up until a baby turns six months for families who get certain benefits - find out more here.
Funeral Support Payment This is money towards the costs of a funeral at a difficult time like this for people on certain benefits who are responsible for paying for a funeral. The current average payout is £1,800 - find out more here.Job Start Payment This is a one-off payment for 16 to 24 year olds who have been on certain benefits for six months or more to help with the costs of starting a job - find out more here.
Carer’s Allowance Supplement - £270 paid twice a year This is an automatic payment of £288.60 made twice a year to people who get Carer’s Allowance through the DWP on certain dates each year - find out more here.Carer Support Payment replaced new claims for Carer's Allowance from November 20, 2023 for people living in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles. Full details about the new benefit can be found here.
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