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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Help with fuel costs

You may be eligible to apply for a credit of £150 to your electricity bill through the Warm Home Discount.

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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: Separation – Issue 36

09/01/2025

Answers to the most recently frequently asked questions on separating from your partner.

International Migrants Day 2024

18/12/2024

Single Parent FAQs: Scottish benefits – Issue 35

20/11/2024

Answers to the most recently frequently asked questions on Scottish benefits.