Social Security Scotland are inviting professionals and stakeholders who advise and support individuals to apply for the Carer Support Payment to attend their free online stakeholder information events for the new pilot areas.
Carer Support Payment, which is replacing Carer’s Allowance in Scotland, launched in the pilot areas of Dundee City, Perth & Kinross and the Western Isles on 20 November 2023. Subject to Parliamentary approval, it is now expanding the launch of the benefit to the areas of Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on the 24 June.
The purpose of these events is to provide key information about the Carer Support Payment to stakeholders who support clients in the new pilot areas before it opens for new applications in those areas. This will include how it will be different from Carer’s Allowance and how the service will be delivered in Scotland by Social Security Scotland.
The two free events take place on Thursday 9 May 2024 from 1pm to 5pm, and Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
You can book your tickets for both events through Eventbrite.
Book your ticket for Thursday 9 May
Book your ticket for Tuesday 14 May
For any questions or support booking a place contact the National Engagement and Partnership Team:
