Heating and housing
Get help with energy bills and housing costs, including benefits and allowances.
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Child Winter Heating Payment
Find out about Child Winter Heating Payment, when it is paid and how to apply if the child does not live in Scotland.
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Pension Age Winter Heating Payment
Find out about Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, who automatically receives it and when to contact the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Winter Heating Payment
Winter Heating Payment is a single payment made to people in Scotland who get other qualifying benefits
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Help with energy bills
Check what grants, payments and benefits you could get to help with energy bills.
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If you cannot afford to pay your energy bills
Check where you can go for help if you cannot pay your energy bill.
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Claim Housing Benefit
You could get Housing Benefit to help pay your rent if you’re on a low income.
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Local housing allowance
Information on how to apply for housing benefit if you're renting privately.
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Apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment
You may be eligible if you get Housing Benefit but still can't afford your housing costs.
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Winter Fuel Payment is changing for people in Scotland
Find out how Winter Fuel Payment is changing for people in Scotland.
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If you cannot afford to top up your prepayment meter
Information about what support is available if you cannot afford to top up your prepayment meter
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