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#PensionCredit is worth, on average, £3,900 per year and unlocks additional support including help with council tax. If you apply by 21 December you may also be eligible for the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (which replaces the Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland). Find out more > https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit

Our Landlord Report for 2023-2024 is now available on the @ng_homes website. Have your say on how we present our report & you could #win a £100 voucher > visit https://tinyurl.com/yr8tae7p or scan the QR code here. Hurry - entries close 29 November!

Are you in receipt of Carer’s Allowance Supplement? Social Security Scotland has announced that the next payment is due to be paid on Friday 6 December. The payment of £288.60 will be made automatically to people who were getting Carer Support Payment or Carer’s Allowance on 7 October 2024. Read more > https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/news-events/news/over-280-for-carers-this-december

Many of us are affected by the changing seasons. The colder weather and darker evenings can affect our mood, energy levels, sleeping patterns, and appetites. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect you at any time of year, although it’s more common in winter. However, some people have symptoms of SAD in summer and feel better in winter. Find tips and advice which may be of help from @mindcharity > https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/about-sad/

Best Start Foods is money paid every four weeks to help families with young children or a baby on the way with the cost of healthy food. You can find out more about Best Start Foods at http://bit.ly/UsingmyBSFcard

Did you know that @SFRSYourSafety offer FREE home fire safety visits? The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are encouraging anyone who is supporting someone who may be more vulnerable to #MaketheCall and arrange a free Home Fire Safety Visit. Learn more > http://firescotland.gov.uk #carbonmonoxideawarenessweek #homefiresafety

Wintery weather may be on the way - please keep an eye on forecasts and remember conditions can change quickly. Please take care if heading out and about during the period covered by the weather warning. More information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3YRMWQz

Our Landlord Report for 2023-2024 is now available. We've made some changes to how it is published this year - have your say & you could #win a £100 voucher. Find out more > https://tinyurl.com/yc86dfrn Read more about our year > https://tinyurl.com/ektfcm8j

Worried about energy bills this winter? This includes the Warm Home Discount scheme - you could get a £150 discount on your electricity bill for winter 2024/25. Help is available through a number of ways - find out more through our website at https://nghomes.net/winter-energy-support/

The busiest time of year for buying online is also a busy time for online criminals. Remember to #takefive to keep safe from #scams. #GetSafeOnline has expert, easy-to-follow advice too > http://getsafeonline.org/onlineshopping

Some of us can struggle with our mental health and wellbeing during the colder months while others look forward to the autumn. As the seasons change, you may notice a shift in your mental health. Help is to hand - find more at https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/looking-after-your-mental-health-as-we-approach-autumn/ #SAMH also have some tips that may help you feel better this winter. Visit > https://www.samh.org.uk/about-mental-health/self-help-and-wellbeing/protecting-your-wellbeing-during-the-winter-months

Looking to apply for a home with @ng__homes? Did you know you can apply online using our online housing application form? You can access it on any device, day or night. Find out more > https://nghomes.net/apply-for-a-home-1/