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 £62, from the Scottish Government, to help with the cost of fuel.
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Help with fuel costs
You may be eligible to apply for a credit of £150 to your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount.
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: Helping children cope with exam stress and results anxiety – Issue 51
19/05/2026
Single Parent FAQs: Help with school holiday costs – Issue 50
07/04/2026
Single Parent FAQs: What childcare support is available for parents in Scotland? – Issue 49
10/03/2026