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.
News updates for single parents
View all newsOur 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