A yearly payment to help people of State Pension age in Scotland with heating bills, replacing the Winter Fuel Payment.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (Scotland) offers
- Usually automatic: Most people don't need to apply.
- Replaces Winter Fuel Payment: Replaces the DWP payment in Scotland.
- Same account: Paid to the same account as your State Pension.
- Other help: Can be combined with Winter Heating Payment and Warm Home Discount.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | People in Scotland of State Pension age |
| How much | Between £105.55 and £316.70 |
| Income over £35,000 | HMRC will take the payment back if your income is over £35,000 |
| How it's paid | Usually automatically; letters sent from November 2026 |
| Where | Scotland only |
Key points
Usually automatic: Most people don't need to apply.
Replaces Winter Fuel Payment: Replaces the DWP payment in Scotland.
Same account: Paid to the same account as your State Pension.
About Social Security Scotland
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (Scotland) is run by Social Security Scotland. Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Social Security Scotland.