In Scotland more than 400,000 Winter Heating Payments of £55.05 were issued between November last year and the end of March. More than 30,000 Child Winter Heating Payments of £235.70 were made over the same period.
Winter Heating Payment replaced the UK Government’s Cold Weather Payment in 2023. Unlike the Cold Weather Payment, Winter Heating Payment does not depend on how cold the temperature gets. Child Winter Payment, which is only available in Scotland was introduced in 2020,. There is no cap on the number of children who can get it in the same family.
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Winter Heating Payment
Winter heating Payment is to help people on low income benefits who might have extra heating needs.
Check if you are eligible for the Winter Heating Payment
Winter Fuel Payment
If you were born on or before 25 September 1957 you could get between £250 and £600 to help you pay your heating bills.
Check if you can get the Winter Fuel Payment
Child Winter Heating Payment
Used to be called Child Winter Heating Assistance.
Child Winter Heating Payment is a benefit from the Scottish Government. It was first paid in 2020. Eligible children and young people living in Scotland do not need to apply. They’ll get their payment automatically.
It’s a payment to help disabled children and young people and their families with increased heating costs over winter.
It’s paid once a year. The payment for winter 2023-2024 is £235.70.
Find out more here: Child Winter Heating Payment
Warm Home Discount
You could get £150 off your electricity bill if you get the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit or you’re on a low income.
Check if you can get the Warm Home Discount
If you cannot pay your energy bill
If you have no gas or electricity or are having problems paying your energy bill there may be help available.
What you can do if you cannot pay your energy bill
Fiona Grahame