Carer support payment
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About this course
Carer support payment is a new Scottish benefit which has replaced carer’s allowance in Scotland. This course updates you on the main rules, and how these are different from carer’s allowance, to help you identify who is entitled. You will also learn about the latest changes to carer support payment being introduced in Scotland including a new carer additional person payment. Getting an award of carer support payment can significantly increase income so it is a crucial benefit for advisers and support workers to understand.
The course covers:
- Who is entitled to carer support payment
- How the rules differ from carer’s allowance
- How carer support payment affects entitlement to other benefits and devolved support
- The latest changes to carer support payment
The course will be delivered online via Zoom from 10am to 1pm with a half hour break from 11.15 – 11.45.
It is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone.