The one-off payment replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP.
Cold Weather Payments are set to be replaced this winter for people living in Scotland. The Scottish Government will introduce a new heating benefit from February 2023 that will give around 400,000 households on a low income a guaranteed £50 payment towards their energy bills.
If you are currently eligible for the Cold Weather Payment from DWP and your circumstances have not changed, you should be eligible for a Winter Heating payment. However, there is a qualifying period for the new payment which many people may not be aware of. If you are on Universal Credit and in employment You should get the £50 Winter Heating Payment if you’re employed or self-employed and have one of the following:
If you are on income based Jobseeker's Allowance or Income Support You should get the £50 Winter Heating Payment if you get Income based Jobseeker's Allowance or Income Support and have any of the following:You should get the £50 Winter Heating Payment if you receive Income Related Employment Support Allowance and have any of the following:
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