Stevenson hails Carer's Allowance Supplement impact
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ADDITIONAL payments being made to carers by the Scottish Government have been hailed by a local MSP.
New figures show that 1230 carers in Moray and a further 2595 have received payments of up to £452 a year from the Carer’s Allowance Supplement (CAS) since it was introduced by the SNP.
The news has been hailed by Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson.
He said: “Since its introduction, the Carer’s Allowance Supplement has supported almost 100,000 carers across Scotland, including 3825 in Aberdeenshire and Moray.
“Carers in the north-east make a vital contribution to our society, and it’s only appropriate that their hard work is valued and they are properly supported.
“The SNP is determined to use the powers available to the Scottish Government to improve the lives of people across Scotland.
“This supplementary payment allows the Scottish Government to get more money into the pockets of carers as quickly as possible.
“I am delighted that carers in the north-east are being recognised for the important contribution they make to our communities - in what can often be difficult circumstances.”
The Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an extra payment made to carers in Scotland twice a year, in recognition of the important contribution they make to our society.
Carers now receive two supplementary payments totalling £452 per year, equivalent to an extra £8.50 per week, which is a 13 per cent increase on the Carer’s Allowance from the UK government.
