A new benefit, Winter Heating Payment, will replace Cold Weather Payment in Scotland from this year. DWP will no longer make any Cold Weather Payments to clients in Scotland. If you’re currently eligible for Cold Weather Payment from DWP and your circumstances have not changed, you’ll be eligible for a Winter Heating Payment. You do not need to do anything.
Winter Heating Payment will provide a reliable annual £50 payment automatically through Social Security Scotland to anyone who qualifies. Payments for winter 2022 will start to be made from February 2023.
Winter Heating Payment will provide support to people irrespective of weather conditions or temperature levels where they live. It will not affect the payment of any other benefits you’re currently getting from DWP or Social Security Scotland.
If you have any queries about eligibility for this, or any other help with energy costs please contact our specialist HEAT team on 0300 123 2640 or via My Hillcrest app.