Maybe moving, c/o address . Parent. Lcwra

Marley30

Hello again, maybe moving in the next month or so to a different county, Cumbria, can i use a parent address as c/o address? Of pensioner age or would it affect the pension? Otherwise I can't put NFA for now? Or can I    don't know what to do.. 

 

Jimm_Scope

Universal Credit should really know where your actual address is. If you are homeless you can use a care of address as detailed in the government documentation Universal Credit and homeless people: guide for supporting organisations - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

I won't beat around the bush here, as I don't want you to get into trouble, but providing incorrect information can lead to a penalty.

Marley30

Ah ok, yes, I dont have a home.. just couch surfing at the moment but would need a c/o address meanwhile.. 🤔 ah ok thankyou for your advice no I certainly don't t want to get in trouble I will read the link too, thankyou

Marley30

I think I worded my question wrong lol. No, I dont have a home or housing benefit or anything.. 

Marley30

Anything house related I mean.! Pfft, I'm rubbish at explaining things... 

poppy123456

You can use a c/o and that shouldn't be a problem. Aren't you currently using a c/o address now? as you mentioned this on a previous thread.

The only thing you may have to be careful of is if the person is claiming any benefits and you're using their address.

Marley30

Thanks poppy:)

Yes I am, all I can do is use c/o as I don't have a home, once and if I move I will contact housing there for help 🙏 not done it before, I have enquired then COVID etc but I remember them being very helpful..  

Jimm_Scope

I wrongly believed you were using your parents address as your actual address. That's on me, not you. As poppy says you can use the as a c/o address. 

I hope you find a home soon, perhaps Shelter can help you with going through the local authority housing process once you're in Cumbria?

Marley30

Ok thankyou @Jimm_Scope I'm reading about that now, so just to Clarify if I moved, lengthy process as I'm not in good shape and would need to change docs hospitals etc etc but if I did and used my dad's as a c/o it wouldn't effect his pension? I can't live there for personal reasons, but maybe i could stay there a night or two until I get sorted 🙏 would this be allowed? But yes shelter, first I will talk to them and perhaps they can help with other things 🙏

Jimm_Scope

You dad's state pension shouldn't be affected. I would check if he receives any other benefits.

If he gets a council tax rebate for living alone and you move in that could possibly be affected. But using an address as a c/o should not constitute actually living there.

Marley30

Ok I will check all out and thankyou for all the information 🙏🙏

Jimm_Scope

Let us know how you get on @Marley30 best of luck