Carer Support Payment is coming to the Glasgow area on 4th November 2024, there are extended benefits for people previously denied payments due to certain circumstances i.e. Students, to get more information please call Angela Martin Welfare Rights officer at Calvay housing association on 0141-771-7722.
Benefits of Carer Support Payment
Carer Support Payment improves on Carer's Allowance, which it is replacing, by:
- extending availability to more carers in full time education
- providing links to wider services to help carers access all the support they are entitled to
- introducing clearer processes and timescales for carers who want to challenge a benefit decision