Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has said that the nationwide rollout of the Carer Support Payment is a "milestone moment". The Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been introduced in phases since November 2023 and as of today is now available to people... Continue Reading →
£300,000 Additional Support for Young Carers Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement that £300,000 from the £350 million communities funding to support people and communities affected by COVID-19, is being given to support young carers across Scotland. The additional funding comes as National Carers Week begins. Young Scot will receive £200,000 to provide online subscriptions and e-vouchers for young carers.... Continue Reading →
3,370 Carers Get Cash Boost from Scottish Government
Thousands of carers in North Ayrshire have benefitted from Carer’s Allowance Supplement (CAS) payments of up to £452 a year, introduced by the Scottish Government. New figures show that 3,370 carers in North Ayrshire have received CAS payments since September 2018, when the payment was introduced. The Carer’s Allowance Supplement is an extra payment made... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 