Social Security Experience Panels - Low Income Winter Heating Assistance: survey findings

Introduction

From February to March 2022, Experience Panel members took part in research on Low Income Winter Heating Assistance, the Scottish Government's replacement for Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. We asked Panel members their views on the key policy options for this new benefit. In total, 288 members chose to complete a survey exploring this topic. This report details the findings and key themes that emerged from this work.