Why are UC asking if I need overnight care?

harry123
harry123 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited January 2025 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi every one

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  • harry123
    harry123 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Iv just moved into a two bed private flat iv just had a message on my to do list asking iv I need and over night carer in spare room any one know why plz

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,910 Championing
    edited January 2025

    UC are trying to work out your bedroom entitlement for Housing Element.

    In certain circumstances a second bedroom can be paid for via benefits and not be the tenants responsibility to pay for.

  • harry123
    harry123 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    THank yous I'm in private accommodation is it still the same

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,910 Championing
    edited January 2025

    With private accommodation, the local LHA rate is used to work out UC Housing Element.

    An extra bedroom can be included under certain circumstances.

    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/calculating-your-bedroom-entitlement

  • harry123
    harry123 Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Thank you

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