Carer's Allowance Supplement (Scotland) Bill

Author: Camilla Kidner

PDF Published: Thursday 05 Aug 2021 (SB 21-43)

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- Summary
- What is Carer's Allowance Supplement?
  - Eligibility
  - Calculating Carer's Allowance Supplement
  - A temporary measure
  - Carers not entitled to Carer's Allowance Supplement
- Coronavirus Carer's Allowance Supplement June 2020
- Other support for carers
- The Bill
  - Why is the Bill needed?
    
    Policy intention
    
    Legislative route
  - Timetable and consultation
  - The double payment
  - The regulation-making power
  - Alternative approaches
  - Financial Memorandum
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Image: Figure 1: Carer's Allowance forecast caseload

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Image: Figure 1: Carer's Allowance forecast caseload

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