Scottish Supplementary Backdated Payment to Carers.

[Masabald1234]

Hello everyone,i just joined today.Scottish Carers to receive additional £8.50 per week,currently being backdated to April so £221 and paid twice yearly.Has anyone received their payment yet?Wondering as i've not had even a letter.Any info greatly appreciated,many thanx.x

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Hi Masabald1234,

Unfortunately I can't really help with your query, based in England as I am, but hopefully some Scottish members may be able to assist.

As an Ambassador for the Care Community at HealthUnlocked, I just wanted to give you a warm welcome to the group. We are always here to offer our knowledge and support to each other, so whether you get your answer here (and I hope you will), or not, please do come back and join us, even if it's just to let us know how you are getting on.

Very best wishes.

[Masabald1234 in reply to Hidden]

Hi,thankyou for your lovely welcome to this excellent group,glad i joined.Still none the wiser with regards to additional payment/backdated payment for carers in Scotland,so frustrating!Thanks again.x

[Jacki66]

Hi, I moved to Scotland 3 months ago and have not received any extra payment despite DWP (who make Carers Allowance payments) knowing my new address.

Are you any further with this query as I notice nobody has put any messages onto this?

Thanks.

[Masabald1234 in reply to Jacki66]

Hi,thanks for msg.Not heard anything either,not even a letter and nobody else sent me a msg except yourself.If i hear anything will let you know.Have you had any news?x

[Jacki66 in reply to Masabald1234]

Hi. Still no information at all.

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Hi Masabald1234

You are very welcome, and I'm only sorry that your query remains a mystery. I hope you'll get your answer soon.

[Masabald1234 in reply to Hidden]

Hi,just to let you know i received my backdated payment last week of £221.I received a letter first telling me about the payment then 3 working days later it was in my bank account.Hope you have heard something too by now?xx

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Hi Masabald1234,

I'm so pleased to hear your good news. It's always great when the frustration of waiting is over! Well done!