Housing benefit

Tanz82

Hiya I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am on housing benefit as well as pip (personal independence payment) and ESA. I have a disability from a car accident. Is there any chance of getting further help or support in financial sercamstances? Please help

GeoffBosworth195661

HI @Tanz82 I'm sorry to hear about your freighting experience, With different changes happening with the system my advice is to free phone 0808 8000 3333 Scope advice benefits team they will only be to happy to advice your concern. Take care have a lovely day,  
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Tanz82

Thanks GeoffBosworth1926661 for ur help. Take care. Xx

BenefitsTrainingCo

Hi Tanz82,

If you're getting ESA, Housing Benefit and PIP then that is most of what you are entitled to. Make sure ESA know what rate of PIP you're getting. If you haven't already claimed it, then do check Council Tax Reduction (which can help you pay your council tax if you are liable for the bill), and make sure you're getting any Council Tax discounts that should apply.

Depending on what rate of PIP you get, and which component, you may also be eligible for a Blue Badge and help with the car tax, or if you use public transport, a bus pass or disabled person's railcard. Or you can choose to use the enhanced mobility component to lease a car from Motability. More about help with travelling is available here.

If you are getting income-related ESA, this will help you to claim other things such as free prescriptions.

Here's a useful page about the extra help you may be entitled to when you get PIP. I hope that gives you a starting place.


Will