I’ve received some helpful information from Advice Direct Scotland about the launch of a £3 million Home Heating Support fund, and a nationwide campaign on tackling debt.

The Home Heating Support fund has been launched to help Scots struggling with their energy bills amid a growing cost-of-living crisis.

The Scottish Government scheme, administered by Advice Direct Scotland, is designed to prevent households falling into fuel poverty.

The fund is open until 31 March and anyone struggling with their energy bills can contact Advice Direct Scotland directly who can assess eligibility for the fund and make a referral.

Advice Direct Scotland has also launched the debt campaign to encourage Scots to contact the national moneyadvice.scot service for free debt advice if they are struggling with their bills.

The campaign includes adverts on commercial radio, in newspapers, on buses and on digital street hubs across Scotland.

The service includes free, impartial and practical advice and a live chat service with specialist advisors available at www.moneyadvice.scot/. The service can be contacted for free on 0808 800 9060 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.