The Carer Support Payment has been extended to 19 more council areas in Scotland, with tens of thousands of people now eligible for the £81.90 a week benefit.
The DWP is urging unpaid carers to check if they are eligible for Carer's Credit - which can help fill gaps in your National Insurance record and boost your state pension
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to distribute the Christmas Bonus, a £10 boost aimed at supporting those on low incomes during the costly holiday season