SNP Member of Parliament for Motherwell & Wishaw

Tag: Carer’s Allowance Supplement

SCOT GOV CARER SUPPLEMENT PAYS OUT £6m TO NORTH LANARKSHIRE CARERS

Post author By rorysteel
Post date February 25, 2020

LOCAL MP WELCOMES FIGURES SHOWING NORTH LANARKSHIRE SECOND MOST LOCAL AUTHORTY TO BENEFIT FROM GROUND-BREAKING NEW CARERS ALLOWANCE SUPPLEMENT Recent figures have revealed that North Lanarkshire carers were the second biggest recipient of the SNP Scottish Government’s Carers Allowance Supplement (CAS) with £6m being paid out since April 2018. The CAS provides carers with £226.20 […]

Tags Carer's Allowance Supplement, Disabilities, DWP, North Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Government, SNP, Social Security Scotland, Tories, UK Government

YOUNG CARERS AWARENESS DAY

Post author By rorysteel
Post date January 30, 2020

Our young carers today deserve our recognition for their challenging role in caring for loved ones. The care they provide is essential for many people with disabilities whom they care for. We must ensure that they get the support they need to not only care for loved ones, but also ensure they are able to […]

Tags Carer's Allowance Supplement, Disabilities, Scottish Government, Scottish National Party, SNP, Young Carer Grant, Young Carers, Young Carers Awareness Day