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Can my son live with me?

JaneAutonJaneAuton Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited December 2019 in Housing and independent living
I'm on disabilty can my son live me as I feel I need someone with me he does most things for me anyway just would be Easer if he was here 
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  • poppy123456poppy123456 Member Posts: 22,218 Disability Gamechanger
    HI and welcome,

    I'm one of the community champions here on scope.

    Anyone can live with you, it's your choice but it may affect any benefits you're currently claiming if he does live with you.

    May i ask what benefits exactly do you claim and do you currently live alone?

    You can also refer yourself for a needs assessment. Someone from social services will visit you in your home and do an assessment of your needs and there maybe some extra help available for you once this assessment is complete. See link.

    Proud winner of the 2019 empowering others award. This award was given for supporting disabled people and their families for the benefit advice I have given to members here on the community.
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  • AilsAils Member Posts: 2,268 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @JaneAuton and welcome to the Community.  It is nice to meet you.  I hope you get things sorted out and if you need any further help/support then please don't hesitate to contact us.  All the best.  :smile:
    Winner of the Scope New Volunteer Award 2019.   :)
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  • Chloe_ScopeChloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,653 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @JaneAuton and welcome to the community! Is there anything else we can help you with?
    Scope

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  • GeoarkGeoark Member, Scope Volunteer Posts: 1,375 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @JaneAuton and welcome to the community.

    If you live on  your own you should be getting single person discount on council tax. You may want to check with the council to see if you will still get this, as your son will be moving back in to care for you. I know with our council a person does not count for council tax if they are a carer, or caring for someone they live with, but you will need to check your local council's rules.

    As an individual I stood alone.
    As a member of a group I did things.
    As part of a community I helped to create change!

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