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Frequently asked questions: Benefits and Money

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What is the Warm Deal and who can get it?

The Warm Deal Scheme is designed to assist people in Scotland in making their home warmer and more energy efficient.

The Warm Deal Scheme is aimed at people who are in receipt of income-based benefits and the over 60s. If eligible, you could receive a grant of up to £500 towards the cost of insulating your home. If you are aged over 60 and not in receipt of income related benefits you could still receive a grant of up to £125. This could include cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, hot and cold tank and pipe insulation, draught-proofing and advice on energy efficiency. Households with children with disabilities and in receipt of the Disability Living Allowance can also receive a grant of up to £500 for insulation.

Central heating programme
In addition to the Warm Deal Scheme householders aged 60 or over may also be eligible for a central heating system if they do not have one. This includes the central heating system, insulation and a carbon monoxide detector along with additional advice. This package is also available to the over 80s as well as over 60s who are in receipt of the guaranteed element of Pension Credit with a partial or inefficient central heating system.

How can I apply?
The Warm Deal Scheme and the Central Heating Programme are now managed by Scottish Gas who will be able to provide you with further information. They can be contacted at Scottish Gas, Freepost, SCO 4421, Edinburgh, EH6 0BR or on 0800 316 6009 for the Warm Deal Scheme and 0800 316 1653 for the Central Heating Programme.