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