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Changes to Carers Benefits from 15th March 2026
Carers Support Payment
Social Security Scotland has three payments for unpaid carers. Carer Support Payment, a weekly payment of £83.30, has replaced Carer’s Allowance in Scotland. The payment is available to people providing care for 35 hours or more a week to someone who receives disability benefits. They need to earn less than £196 per week after tax, national insurance and expenses.
Carer Support Payment is also available to some carers in education. This includes fulltime students aged 20 or over and students under 20 who are in advanced or higher education. Some carers aged 16-19 in non-advanced education may be eligible. This includes those studying for National Certificates, Highers and Advanced Highers, who meet certain criteria, for example, not having any parental support.
Please click on the link for more information https://www.mygov.scot/carer-support-payment
Sheltered Housing Annual Survey Results 2025
Every year, we ask tenants across our eight sheltered housing complexes to share their experiences of living with ACHA. This feedback is important to us because it helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve.
In 2025, we issued 187 surveys and received 101 completed responses, giving us an overall return rate of 54%.
Rent Payments Are Changing to Monthly Billing
We are making a change to the way we charge rent to make things simpler for you. In this post, we’ll breakdown what’s changing, why’s changing and how it affects you.
A83 Lochgilphead to reopen later today 24/12/2025
Work to secure a dangerous fire damaged building in Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead has been completed, allowing the road to reopen under traffic signal control.
Update on Lochnell Street Incident - Lochgilphead
We are deeply saddened to confirm that a fire on Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, on Sunday 14 December resulted in the tragic loss of one life. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the individual who passed away.
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