Fiona Boubert, Local Delivery Relationship Lead for Social Security Scotland in Edinburgh, shares information about upcoming events.
Carer Support Payment – Stakeholder Events (online)
As you may be aware, Social Security Scotland has been hosting a series of events on Carer Support Payment for stakeholders in each pilot area. As of November 2024, Carer Support Payment will be available across all areas in Scotland.
We are now welcoming stakeholders from the remaining areas, or those who were unable to attend our previous events, to sign up for one our free online information session on this new benefit.
The purpose of these events is to make sure you and the people you support have all the relevant information you need about Carer Support Payment. This will include how it will be different from Carer’s Allowance and how the service will be delivered in Scotland by Social Security Scotland.
You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have from the people who have designed the Carer Support Payment service, including policy colleagues in the Scottish Government. You will also be provided with a range of stakeholder resources to help you inform your network about Carer Support Payment and help us to promote the take up of this benefit to eligible people.
These events will include a general overview of Carer Support Payment and how it will be delivered including the following information:
• The policy, eligibility criteria, and benefit rules
• The application process, including channels and support available
• How we will make determinations and payments
• How we will communicate with our clients
• Reporting a change of circumstances
• Interactions with other benefits
• Re-determinations and appeals
• Signposting to further information including stakeholder toolkit and resources
If you would like to find out more information about these events, or book a place, please click on the appropriate link at the top of this email or visit the Social Security Scotland Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about our series of events or difficulty booking a place, then please contact the National Engagement and Partnership Team at:
nationalengagementandpartnershipteam@socialsecurity.gov.scot or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
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