Ae Scottish Government scheme is being administered by national advice service Advice Direct Scotland, and "referral partners" can still register to help their clients across Lanarkshire hit by the cost-of-living crisis.Registrations remain open and applications for financial support can be made until the end of March.
Applications to the Home Heating Support Fund can be made on behalf of individuals by through www.homeheatingadvice.scot. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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