On ESA and pip friend wants to stay in spare room

Mumbles111
Mumbles111 Community Member Posts: 3 Listener

Hi I have multiple heart and arthritis problems all over my body . I live alone but a friend I know has nowhere to live but he asked to stay in my spare room. I know I will have to pay council tax I will not get single person discount. But I'm on long term sick and pip I'm on 11 medications. I want to help him out but will it effect my own sick benefits and pip. Will they say you have other money coming in the house now even though he's just a friend will they say oh you have help now so I won't get as many points on my next assessment. What is the situation can any one help please. Thank you