More than 880,000 pensioners in Scotland will receive payments in Scotland to help with heating their homes this winter.
People of State Pension age who are eligible will get a payment between £101.70 and £305.10 depending on their circumstances.
Payments will start from November 2025 and continue throughout the winter. Social Security Scotland will send a letter to everyone who will receive a payment.
Most of these payments will be made automatically.
Anyone who would rather not have the Winter Heating Payment can opt out. To find out about that click on this link : Opt out of the payment – mygov.scot
To find out how much you are likely to receive through Pension Age Winter Heating Payment click on this link : Pension Age Winter Heating Payment – mygov.scot
If you are one of the few people that may have to apply, click on this link : Pension Age Winter Heating Payment – mygov.scot
How much people will get paid will depend on:
- their age
- the age of anyone they live with who is also eligible for Pension Age Winter Heating Payment
- if they receive certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as a joint award
- if they live in residential care
The Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville said that the payment “could be a valuable lifeline for older people in Scotland.”
She continued:
“We are committed to treating people with the dignity, fairness and respect they deserve. Our approach supports those most in need. The Scottish Government will continue to ensure older people get the financial help they need, this winter or any winter.
“It is also important to highlight that most people don’t need to do anything – they will automatically receive the payment if eligible.”
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