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Hi, my name is shaq! I applied for housing benefit can my pip award be enough

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shaq
shaq Community member Posts: 1 Listener
edited August 2022 in Benefits and financial support
I receive pip as I suffer from mental illness I applied for housing benefit can my pip award be enough or do I need to provide a sick note too? 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,530 Disability Gamechanger
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    If you are of working age unless you're living in either supported or temporary housing then you won't be able to start a new claim for housing benefit because it no longer exists.
    Instead you will need to claim Universal Credit. Whether you qualify will totally depend on your circumstances. If you live with a partner you claim as a couple and your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration.
    If your health condition limits your capability to work then you can report a health condition and send a fit note within 7 days of that. You must continue to send fit notes until a decision is made on your work capability assessment. Your PIP award will have to relevance to the WCA decision.
    Some links here regarding UC and claiming with a health condition. https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-disability-universal-credit


    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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