Winter Heating Payment is an automatic payment through Social Security Scotland, to anyone who meets the qualifying criteria. If you were eligible for Cold Weather Payment from DWP and your circumstances have not changed you do not need to do anything. You will be eligible for a Winter Heating Payment.

Winter Heating Payment provides support irrespective of weather conditions or temperatures.

For more information on Winter Heating Payment and to find out if you’re eligible – GOV.UK – Winter Heating Payment