Winter heating payments have replaced Cold Weather Payments in Scotland and a new child winter heating payment has been introduced. Pension age winter heating payments are replacing winter fuel payments in Scotland.

Carers in Scotland can be entitled to carer support payment and the Scottish carer supplement. If they care for more than one person they can also get the carer additional person payment. Some young people caring for a disabled person can be entitled to a young carer grant.

Council tax reduction reduces the amount of council tax you have to pay if you have a low income. This is a Scotland-wide scheme administered by local authorities.

Scottish disability benefits information, for advisers.

The Best Start grant is available to help with costs in pregnancy or starting to care for a baby and with extra costs for a child around nursery age and school age. Best Start foods replaces Healthy Start vouchers. Scottish child payment is available for low income families with a child aged under sixteen.

CPAG's information for advisers about Scottish benefits.

CPAG's support for advisers in Scotland.

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