There are three main benefits which are designed specifically to help people pay electricity and gas bills:
The Winter Fuel Payment is now means tested. For full information on eligibility, please refer to mygov.scot web page.
Winter heating payment is to help people on low income benefits who might have extra heating needs. Social Security Scotland pays this to people living in Scotland. It is a yearly payment of £50 that is paid automatically.
It replaces the cold weather payment from the DWP and has the same eligibility requirements.
Unlike the cold weather payment, winter heating payment does not depend on how cold the temperature gets.
Home Energy Advice Team
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: fuelenergyadvice@clacks.gov.uk