29 h. ago People in Scotland on benefits due £59 winter heating payment this month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago MSP highlights support for Lanarkshire pensioners this winter

The first payments of the SNP Scottish Government’s Pension Age Winter Heating Payment have been processed and started landing in pensioners accounts.

Politics

9 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment: do you have to spend 2025 DWP heating allowance payments on energy, home bills?

Far from being ringfenced for bills, Winter Fuel Payments are a flexible boost you can tailor to your home and health ❄️

Economics

2 w. ago Payment warning to pensioners in Scotland due up to £305 heating help this winter

Social Security Scotland’s winter heating payments start landing in bank accounts from this month.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for 2025 £300 winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment is a one-off payment made to help people pay for heating during the winter months

Economics

2 w. ago People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this week

Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from November 16.

Economics

3 w. ago People on any of these six benefits due extra £59 payment next month

The £59 Winter Heating Payment is only available in Scotland and has replaced the DWP's £25 Cold Weather Payment.

Economics

3 w. ago Full list of new changes to carer benefits for people in Scotland starting next year

The Carer’s Allowance case transfer from DWP to Social Security Scotland has been completed.

Politics

3 w. ago Two groups 'must make claim' for Winter Fuel Payment or face missing out in 2025, DWP says

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax-free payment to help with heating costs, and is paid to people who were born on or before 22 September 1959

Events

4 w. ago New rules on disability and carers benefits for people moving to Scotland

Essential information for people on PIP, DLA, Carer’s Allowance or Attendance Allowance in the UK.

Politics

4 w. ago People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this month

Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment this year.

Economics

last month DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2025 date when you'll receive up to £300 in your account

The DWP pays out the Winter Fuel Payment to help pensioners with the cost of heating their home in winter months. Here's everything you need to know about the payment

Economics