Following the announcement, as with the mitigation of ‘bedroom tax’ anyone applying for a DHP because they are affected by the cap, should be awarded one.
New annual Winter Heating Payment begins.
SFHA members are encouraged to submit responses for the October to December 2022 period.
The SFHA Winter Hardship Fund aims to provide support to social landlords’ tenants who are facing food insecurity by providing a dignified cash first approach for those most in need. Applications will close at 17:00 on Friday 27 January 2023,
The funding has meant that it has been able to provide very practical help such as winter duvets, draught excluders on top of emergency food and fuel vouchers.
Results for the July to September 2022 period now published
SFHA urges Scottish Government to rethink cut to Affordable Supply Programme.
By Cassandra Dove, SFHA Research and Policy Lead.
