Families on low incomes are set to get £135 to help with energy bills, which are due to rise by more than 50 per cent this month.
West Lothian Council has allocated more than £500,000 to help the poorest mitigate the impact of rising energy costs and the changes to Universal Credit.
First announced in October 2021, the Scottish Government Winter Support Fund aims to support well-being and respond to financial insecurity.