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Boderw
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Hi first post.
Can somebody please give clear guidance on the situation I am in as an apointee to my disabled brother.
He has a life long disability living in supported housing (Housing Benefit paid for by Local Authority). He has savings of £13,000 all declared. This week he has received a backpayment for his esa for £7000.
Ihave read through various posts this can be held in disregard ? As its been an official oversight by DWP etc.
Would i have to notify the Housing Benefits of this change of circumstances?
Anybodys similar experience of this situation and outcome from a “legal perspective” would be appreciated.
Thanks
Can somebody please give clear guidance on the situation I am in as an apointee to my disabled brother.
He has a life long disability living in supported housing (Housing Benefit paid for by Local Authority). He has savings of £13,000 all declared. This week he has received a backpayment for his esa for £7000.
Ihave read through various posts this can be held in disregard ? As its been an official oversight by DWP etc.
Would i have to notify the Housing Benefits of this change of circumstances?
Anybodys similar experience of this situation and outcome from a “legal perspective” would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi,Yes the £7000 is disregarded for 52 weeks and won't affect any means tested benefits.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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Welcome to the community, @Boderw! Glad to see you've had some guidance from Poppy with this!
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Hi Poppy,
Thank you and appreciate your replies. Yes the initial £13000 savings was declared to the Housing Benefits a month prior with no affect to his housing benefit. Then this payment of £7000 (esa backpayment) gets paid into his account!!....rightfully his, but at the same time £20000 now in his account !!! Without being possibly being accused of lavish expenditure (unsure what’s classed as lavish) seems that it’s a double edged sword. -
I don't understand why the savings didn't affect his housing benefit because savings over £6000 affect them £1 for every £250 over that amount so he should have been receiving less housing benefit because of this.He can spend it on what he wants within that 52 weeks and no questions will be asked. He should have received it anyway so it doens't count. If his savings take him over £16000 in 1 years time then all means tested benefits will stop.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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Thanks for your welcome Pippa. Gives great comfort to chat / post concerns..The benefit system is a minefield. from my perspective. While wanting to do the best as an appointee regularly met and receive a dismissive attitude from local authority, DWP etc
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Hi Poppy,
Apologies to all, I seem to be “hogging” the post. Regarding how the savings of £13000 didn’t affect my brothers housing benefit is basically the tariff income for £13000 would be £28. Weekly, added to a total income (made up of ESA payments) it equates to £140...ish given his applicable amount is £191.45 they can still pay housing benefit because income is less? Nothing can be paid over savings of £16000.
Confusing to say the least, hence my concerns of the “new” arrival payment. Disregarded or not disregarded ?
Regards -
I'd seek further advice because to be honest despite my benefits knowledge i'm completely clueless on this one and there's not a lot that confuses me regarding benefits. Good luck.
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. -
Thanks Poppy hence my concerns...basically grasp that he’s entitled to housing benefit of up to £191...his rent is £137 because of his mean tested benefits and £28 excess savings tariff doesn’t amount to £191 therefore his rent is paid. All in black and white last week....then the new arrival ???
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