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.
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: 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.