“The Scottish Government has announced changes to the eligibility criteria for the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme which could help around 110,000 more households across Scotland”, said Natalie Don MSP.

These changes, which started on Monday 1st August, mean that more people can access support from Warmer Homes Scotland including

People aged 16 or over, with a passport benefit, can now access support from Warmer Homes Scotland for energy-saving home improvements like insulation and draughtproofing to help make their home easier to keep warm.
People aged 60 or over, with a passport benefit, can now access the full range of Warmer Homes Scotland support and people aged 75 or over without a working heating system no longer need to be in receipt of a benefit to access support.
With the recent changes to disability benefits in Scotland, Warmer Homes Scotland eligible benefits will also include Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment.

You must have lived in your home as your main residence for 12 months or more, the home must be assessed to be of poor energy performance, and it must meet the tolerable standard.

Natalie Don MSP added:

“Warmer Homes Scotland is designed to help people make their homes warmer and more comfortable by installing a range of energy saving improvements. The Scottish Government is helping homeowners and private sector tenants struggling to heat their home, who have lived in their home for at least twelve months, and who meet the eligibility criteria.

“These changes to the eligibility requirements mean that more people will benefit from the support from Warmer Homes Scotland.”

“With the Tory created Cost of Living Crisis everyone is struggling to pay their bills, whether that’s fuel costs or food bills, everything is rising and making it difficult to make ends meet. This support will be welcomed by many residents in my constituency.”

More details on the eligibility criteria can be found on the Warmer Homes Scotland website (https://www.homeenergyscotland.org/find-funding-grants-and-loans/warmer-homes-scotland/) or by calling them on 0800 808 2282.

Warmer Homes Scotland is a Scottish Government funded fuel poverty scheme. Home Energy Scotland oversee the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme which is designed to help people make their homes warmer and more comfortable by installing a range of energy efficiency measures