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Universal Credit says PIP will not effect my housing element rate

Hi,
I have recently been awarded the Enhanced Daily Living Rate of PIP after 2 years of waiting for the appeal to go through and it is my understanding that being in receipt of this means that I should be on the One Bedroom Rate of Universal Credit despite being under 35.
Unfortunately, Universal Credit is claiming I am still only entitled to the Shared Accommodation Rate.
I have recently been awarded the Enhanced Daily Living Rate of PIP after 2 years of waiting for the appeal to go through and it is my understanding that being in receipt of this means that I should be on the One Bedroom Rate of Universal Credit despite being under 35.
Unfortunately, Universal Credit is claiming I am still only entitled to the Shared Accommodation Rate.
I have been put through a loop trying to sort the issue but despite it saying on the gov.uk site that I would be entitled to the higher rate they say that I'm not.
Can anybody help me with this?
Thanks,
Dante
Thanks,
Dante
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Neither the one-bedroom or shared rate cover my rent.
Privately rented in a one-bedroom house. I have received all my back payments for PIP, I have also sent my letter to UC as evidence but the people I keep being referred to deny that PIP has any effect on the housing element. This is not because they do not think I am receiving PIP, it's because they think it doesn't matter that I am. They also refer me to my work coach who just says the same thing.
Thanks for your advice, I don't trust my local MP at all but it can't hurt to try. :P
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