Your home

Deciding where to live often depends on your income and the choices or options available to you. Our information includes support when renting and owning a home.

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Housing options

Information on renting or buying your home and your housing options when you separate from your partner.

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Winter Heating Payment

Winter Heating Payment has replaced Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. It is a payment of £55.05, from the Scottish Government, to help with the cost of fuel.

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Heating your home

You may be eligible to apply for a credit of £140 to your pre-payment meter or your bill under certain circumstances.

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Energy saving tips and information

News updates for single parents

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Our news updates reflect the work of One Parent Families Scotland and the issues affecting single parents today.

Single Parent FAQs: Summer Holiday Support – Issue 31

27/06/2024

Answers to the most recently frequently asked questions on Summer Holidays.

Single Parent FAQs: Child Contact Arrangements – Issue 30

27/05/2024

Answers to the most frequently asked questions on Child Contact Arrangements.

Single Parent FAQs: Scottish Benefits – Issue 29

29/04/2024