Disabled adults
Support available for disabled adults and those who care for them.
Adult Disability Payment
Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.
Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer's Allowance
Carer Support Payment became available across Scotland from November 2024. This benefit replaces Carer’s Allowance in Scotland.
You could get £83.30 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Check if you can get Carer Support Payment.
If you already get Carer's Allowance
If you get Carer's Allowance and live in Scotland, you do not need to apply for Carer Support Payment. Your benefit will move to Carer Support Payment by spring 2025.
Learn more about moving from Carer’s Allowance to Carer Support Payment.
Carer's Allowance Supplement
Carer's Allowance Supplement is an extra payment to help carers in Scotland who get Carer's Allowance.
Young Carer Grant
The grant is a yearly payment of £390.25 for young carers in Scotland. You need to be 16, 17 or 18 years old to get it.
Disabled persons free bus pass
If you or your child (5+) has a disability you may be able to get a free bus pass.
Independent Living Transition Fund
If you're 15 to 25 with a disability you could apply to the fund for money to take part in new activities or learn a skill.
Discounted TV Licences
You could get money off your TV Licence if you’re blind (severely sight impaired) or live in a residential care home or sheltered housing.