If your circumstances change

Before the move – and during the move

You’ll need to tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if your circumstances change. Report a change of circumstances to DWP. This will help them make sure they’re paying you the right amount.

If DWP overpay you, they may claim it back by taking some money off your Carer’s Allowance payments.

When your benefit moves over to Carer Support Payment, DWP will arrange with you if you need to repay an overpayment.

Call DWP free on 0800 731 0297 or contact the Carer’s Allowance unit in other ways.

After the move

Tell Social Security Scotland if your details or circumstances change after you move to Carer Support Payment.

You can tell Social Security Scotland:

• online
• by post
• on the phone
• in person

Find out how to tell Social Security Scotland about a change.