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Emergency and crisis payments

Winter Heating Payment, Scottish Welfare Fund, grants

  1. Cost of Living Payments

    How to get extra payments to help with the cost of living from 2022 to 2024 if you were entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

  2. Scottish Welfare Fund - help with living costs

    Apply for a Crisis Grant to help with costs if you have an emergency such as getting access to food or heating. You can apply for a Community Care Grant if you need help living in your community.

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