From April 2026, many of the Social Security Scotland and DWP Payments will increase by 3.8%.

Some of the key changes to disability and carer benefits in Scotland for 2026/27 include: 

CARER SUPPORT PAYMENT (REPLACES CARERS ALLOWANCE)
Increased to £86.45

The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment will also be increased to £204 per week (the equivalent of 16 hours at the new National Living Wage)

SCOTTISH CARER SUPPLEMENT ( replaces the lump payments that were previously paid in June and December)

Weekly payment of £11.70

CARER ADDITIONAL PERSON PAYMENT ( a new payment if you are caring for more than 1 person)

Weekly payment of £10.40 per additional person

YOUNG CARER GRANT ( annual grant available to young carers aged 16 – 19)
Increased to £405.10

CHILD DISABILITY PAYMENT
Care Component
Highest rate increased to £114.60
Middle rate increased to £76.70
Lowest rate increased to £30.30

Mobility Component
Higher rate increased to £80.00
Lower rate increased to £30.30

ADULT DISABILITY PAYMENT (also PIP / Adult DLA)
Daily Living Component
Enhanced rate increased to £114.60
Standard rate increased to £76.70

Mobility Component
Enhanced rate increased to £80.00
Standard rate increased to £30.30

PENSION AGE DISABILITY PAYMENT (REPLACES ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE)
Higher rate increased to £114.60 
Lower rate  increased to £76.70

CHILD WINTER HEATING PAYMENT 
Increased to £265.50

WINTER HEATING PAYMENT 
Increased to £62.00

You can download the full rates tables from DWP here (including UC rates)

For information about changes to Social Security Scotland payments