More than 837,000 Heating Payments Made to Households Across Scotland

New update on heating payments for pensioners, people on disability benefits and low income households

Thousands of people have already received payments with the vast majority expected before New Year.

More than 837,000 heating payments made to households across Scotland

More than 837,000 winter heating payments issued in Scotland for 2025/26. Scottish Government support includes unique Child Winter Heating Payment.

Over 837,000 winter heating payments made in Scotland

Over 837,000 payments have been made to people across the country to help with heating costs this winter - thanks to a unique package of support that provides more for people in Scotland than anywhere else in the UK. More than 268,500 payments for Child Winter Heating Payment and Winter Heating Payment – support only available in Scotland – have been paid and are likely to have already landed in people's bank accounts.

Over 837,000 Winter Heating Payments Made Across Scotland

More than 837,000 winter heating payments have already been made to people across Scotland, as the Scottish Government rolls out what it says is the strongest package of winter heating support anywhere in the UK. The payments are designed to help households cope with rising energy costs during the coldest months of the year, with support delivered automatically through Social Security Scotland. More than 268,500 payments have been made through t…