November 9, 2023
by Mrs Campbell
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Traffic reduction measures – temporary calming measures pilot in progress – eform for feedback will be sent out next week. Please remember not to park in front of carpark at Hurlford and Crookedholm Early Learning and Childcare Service. Many thanks for your support with this matter.
Poppies on sale tomorrow – Friday 10th November, 23 – 50p per poppy. If you would like to make a donation to Poppy Scotland online – details as follows:
https://secure.poppyscotland.org.uk/Fundraisers/kilmarnock
P1 photo in the Kilmarnock Standard this week.
Children in Need – Friday 17th November – Children can wear Pyjamas to school
Eco committee information – CHALLENGE – please click on the link to find out more
https://sway.office.com/xMmmm9hYwkkFyiGz?ref=Link&loc=play
Financial Support – Information from the Maureen Carmichael, Financial Inclusion Officer,Loudoun Education Group. Please feel free to contact her if you require any help or support. Her mobile number is 07384211609. Her email is maureen.carmichael@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.
Are you struggling to keep your home warm?
Some services and provisions could give support or advice if you struggle with gas/electricity supply etc.
• Warm Home Discount- Don’t miss the deadline for your supplier as you may need to apply!
This discount gives £150 off your electricity bill, or if your supplier gives you both gas and electricity, money off the gas bill. It is a payment for those on Pension Guaranteed Credit or certain others on low income who meet the criteria through your supplier. Warm Home Discount Scheme: If you’re on a low income in Scotland – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Child Winter Heating Assistance- An automatic annual payment for a child/young person who has high rate care on either Disability Living Allowance/Child Disability Payment, or enhanced daily living component of Personal Independence Payment.
The video below can also be shared. This is information about energy costs.
https://biteable.com/watch/4035398/7f4266bcb200dc517b5de4d3d561d62c
Can you please share the attached video on your communications platform for families.
• Winter Heating Payment- Social Security Scotland pays this to people living in Scotland. Winter Heating Payment is to help people on low-income benefits who might have extra heating needs. It replaced Cold Weather Payment, from the Department for Work and Pensions and has the same eligibility requirements. Winter Heating Payment does not depend on how cold the temperature gets it is a yearly payment that is paid automatically.
• Winter Fuel Payment-Currently for those born before 25 September 1957, with some exceptions, to help pay for heating. Paid annually. You usually get a Winter Fuel Payment automatically if you are eligible and you get the State Pension or some other social security benefits. If you are eligible, but do not get paid automatically, you will need to make a claim.
