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bi786
bi786 Community member Posts: 76 Connected
in PIP, DLA, and AA
I’m on pip an just been told im entitled housing benefit using pip award does this mean I’m entitled to  extra sdp aswell 

plus calculater on housing benefit  shows im entitled to full rent  weekly an my council tax it says I’m entitled to £101 a week  an that’s confusing as that payments is4 times more then wat I should pay monthly 
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  • wilko
    wilko Community member Posts: 2,458 Disability Gamechanger
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    @bi786, I sujest you contact you local council who will let you know if you will get the full amount which will also depend on your financial circumstances, and you will have to supply prove of entitlement and your last 3 months bank statements. 
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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Community member Posts: 2,623 Disability Gamechanger
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    Is that council tax reduction figure definitely weekly, not monthly?  You'd need a mansion to spend that amount on council tax!

    As above though, you can't rely on those calculators, go direct to your council for the correct info. :)


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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,361 Disability Gamechanger
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    HI,

    Looking back at your previous thread here https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/62581/esa-help#latest I see you were claiming ESA as a couple with your partner who moved out. As your partner was the main claimant for the ESA then the only benefit you now claim is Universal Credit.

    The only ones that can start a new claim for housing benefit are those who are already receiving SDP, as you're not currently receiving this then the new rules don't apply to you.
    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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