The first Cold Weather Payments of the winter have been triggered by a cold snap across parts of the UK, including Scotland.
Those eligible will receive £25 to cover their heating bills, which is paid automatically into their bank accounts.
Cold Weather Payments are issued when the average daily temperature for the last seven days falls below zero, or the average temperature for that day and the next six days is forecast to be 0ºC or below.
Anyone receiving Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Support for Mortgage Interest may be eligible for the extra financial support.
You do not need to apply for the Cold Weather Payment, if you are eligible, you will be paid automatically - check if you qualify on the GOV.UK website here.
Commenting on the first payments of the season, UK Government Scotland Minister, Iain Stewart said: “Looking after our fellow citizens and protecting the vulnerable in our communities is more important than ever during the current pandemic.
“The UK Government is committed to helping those in need stay warm during a cold Scottish winter. We know the difference Cold Weather Payments make and are pleased to offer this additional UK Government support.”
Full list of Scottish postcodes where £25 Cold Weather Payments have been issued
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FK20-21
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PA33, PA36, PA40
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PH8-9, PH15-17, PH30-35, PH37, PH49-50
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AB37
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IV13
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PH19-26
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AB35-36
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PH10-11, PH18
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IV4, IV6, IV7, IV14- IV16, IV23-24, IV63
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DG3-4, DG10-11, DG13-14
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ML12
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TD7, TD9
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EH43-46
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G65, G67-68
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ML1-3,ML6-11
Baroness Stedman Scott added: “Keeping warm throughout the winter is hugely important to staying healthy, which is why we pay to help heat homes when there’s a sustained cold snap.”
Other support available this winter for heating bills includes the Warm Homes Discount worth £140 for people on Pension Credit and the £100 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment for those born on or before October 5, 1954.
