Publication - Research and analysis
Social security assistance - effects of inflation: report
A report on the impact of inflation on devolved social security assistance as required under section 77 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.
Annex A
Devolved Social Security Assistance Rates 2020-2021
Weekly rates unless otherwise shown.
| Carer's Allowance | Rates 2019-20 (£) | Rates 2020-21 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Carer's Allowance | 66.15 | 67.25 |
| Carer's Allowance Supplement (bi-annual) | 226.20 | 230.10 |
| Carer's Allowance Earnings Threshold | 123.00 | 128.00 |
| Earnings limit: Child dependency increase payable with Carer's Allowance (for first child) | 240.00 | 245.00 |
| Earnings limit: Child dependency increase payable with Carer's Allowance (for each subsequent child) | 32.00 | 33.00 |
| Child Dependency Increases payable with CA | 11.35 | 11.35 |
Grants or one-off payments
| Young Carer Grant | Rates 2019-20 (£) | Rates 2020-21 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Young Carer Grant (annually) | 300.00 | 305.10 |
| Funeral Support Payment | Rates 2019-20 (£) | Rates 2020-21 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate for other expenses element | 700.00 | 1,000.00 |
| other expenses element where there is a funeral plan | 120.00 | 122.05 |
| removal of implanted medical devices | 20.00 | 20.35 |
| Best Start Grant (BSG) | Rates 2019-20 (£) | Rates 2020-21 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| BSG Pregnancy and Baby Payment (1st Child Payment) | 600.00 | 600.00 |
| BSG Pregnancy and Baby Payment (Subsequent Child Payment & Extra Payment for Twins/Triplets) | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| BSG Early Learning Payment and School Age Payment | 250.00 | 250.00 |
Weekly rates (up to the age of 3)
| Best Start Foods | Rates 2019-20 (£) | Rates 2020-21 (£) |
|---|---|---|
| During pregnancy and between the ages of 1 and 3 | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| From birth until 1 year old | 8.50 | 8.50 |
Contact
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