Bedroom tax with a carer staying over 4 nights a week

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September 28 in Universal Credit (UC)

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  Scopehelp Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

  September 28

  hello it’s my first time on here I’m a Carer / Personal Assistant I stay at my clients home at least 4 times a week do you think she should have to pay the 1 xtras bedroom tax. Help very much appreciated

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  Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 9,079 Championing

  September 28

  If your client gets a qualifying benefit, then it's definitely worth her asking for UC to pay for an extra bedroom, with that level of care.

  https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/housing-benefit-and-bedroom-tax#Exemptions-people-who-are-allowed-their-own-bedroom-click

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  Mary_Scope Posts: 5,833 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

  September 28

  Hi @Scopehelp
  
  Like Kimi said if your client gets a qualifying benefit then it's worth looking into an exemption😊
  
  Lovely to have you here and I look forward to seeing you around the community!

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