Thousands of unpaid carers in Scotland will receive a second free payment worth £293.50 later this year. Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid twice a year to people who are claiming Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on a specific date in Scotland. It is not available in England or Wales. If you're in receipt of Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on October 18, 2025, then you will receive the £293.50 Carer's Allowance Supplement payment in December 2025. This is the second Carer'