Housing

I was homeless for 2 years and have recently rented a room. I was wondering if i can apply for housing benefit whilst being on esa and also what website do I have to apply for it on?

We cannot find the exact size of a box room according to UK rules. Most of my family and friends say my third bedroom looks like a box room. Size: 232 cm x 194 cm.

Hello! I currently rent a private 1 bed flat, been here 8 years but been private renting since 1997 when my marriage ended. I'm also on stand alone universal credit with single persons housing allowance since 2020. My landlady has been saying for the past two years that she is selling up. This was supposed to be something…

hello I need a bit of help/advice I’m in receipt of esa which I know is means tested,I’m in the process of selling my property and at present I can’t find anything within price range,so my dilemma is if I don’t find a property before I sell mine and have well over the savings limit will the dwp just stop my esa or would I…

Hi. I’m posting this to get some information and make aware of my brother’s situation. My younger brother, Peter 52, has been wheelchair bound for thirty years due to a stroke. He only has the use of his right arm and leg but has full capacity. Peter has resided with his mum, Rita 85, for thirty years. She made herself an…

Obviously I've registered with my local authority, filled out the online homeless form,contacted who I need to. My privately rented house was sold. New landlord managed to get this house repossessed within a year of buying it. First I knew about it was having to prove my right to stay by Receiver. Took 6 months, but they…

I am trying to work out my pcm rate for hb but I'm so confused. I've used a benefit calculator and these are the answers I got... Weekly... £201.37 (this I know to be correct) Every 4 weeks... £805.48 (this I know to be correct) Monthly /pcm...... £875 But I worked it out to be £872.60 and I don't understand how it's £875.…

Hi We are at a loss as what to do. We currently have a mortgage on our town house. My husband has just had both legs amputated and now our property is not suitable for him. The council say they can’t help with adaptations as the house is unsuitable. The council won’t house us as we have our own property and we can’t sell…

Hi All Very new to this I am ESA contributory support group. I'm moving home from England to Wales. Will my Esa stop or change. I realise I have to inform DWP. Any advice would be appreciated.

I had a meeting this week with adult social services. It came as a huge shock to learn that I am not actually in supported accommodation anymore. I was when I moved in, I haven't moved. Social services discontinued that set up with my carer. I was then changed onto Direct Payment employing the same person who had been…

At moment all my housing benefit is paid straight to landlord so what will happen as it says on migration letter only pay 2 weeks more after apply for uc? What happens then with hb until get the uc

hello, I have just recently gone back to work part time, my salary is £5319 annually so obviously very low. I currently live at home and get PIP enhanced daily living and UC LCWRA. Me and my partner are moving in together, he works full time and earns 24k a year. How will us moving in affect my UC? Anything online says we…

hi all , not been on in ages as not been too good . I finally got a housing needs form from council and they’ve given me a case worker from council too ( don’t know what they do ?) I’ve got MH issues and I’ve had pulmonary embolisms a couple of times , probably due to mental health and I’m on life long blood thinners now .…

Hi Everyone, I’m new here and I have a question. I’m on PIP, ESA and UC, I get the severe disability premium. I have 3 kids that live with me. My 18 year old daughter is at college, my 16 year old daughter still in high school, but it’s my 17 year old son I need help with. He’s recently been diagnosed with psychosis, and…

I might be moving from temporary accommodation to a forever howm with a housing association- I claim esa hb and pip at the moment - I work 12.5 hrs on permitted work - I get all the premiums in my esa for being In enhanced pip for both living and morbility my chance of circumstance will obviously trigger me to move to uc -…

Hi. My name is Gosia. Unfortunately, I'm stuck at home with an Ex/emotionally immature person and narcissistic disorders. Violent abouse to racist comments have been around for a long time. Because I have depression and other illnesses, it prevents me from taking up a job. My question is about renting a house with…

I have tried to apply for council housing on multiple occasions however I am being ignored and when I phone up to put my name on the register they tell me an email will be sent with an application form however it is NEVER sent and when I complain they say they can’t find my name on the system

I live with my mum who is in receipt of her state pension and attendance allowance at the higher rate and I would like to know as I Work does my mum qualify for housing benefit. The house is in her name but I’ve been paying the rent. I’m not sure if this is right or wrong.

I am setting up a disability trust and looking to purchase a house with my brother as his closest relative we have lived together. The executors of the trust are questioning conflict of interest and putting us off saying we need more funds available to pay tax and solicitors fees. How much power do they have, can we change…

IHI I'm Tim Does anyone know of any financial help i can get because I'm having to move to an adapted property because the property I'm in at the moment isn't big enough for my wheelchair. I'm using a £60 stool to get around on at the moment as I've said my door ways and kitchen and hallway isn't big enough for me at the…

What loans or grants can I get on enhanced pip as I need clothing and household items

Just got the dreaded 2 months to leave my home and have a few questions; Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD but doing my best to navigate the system. I understand it's always best to ask Those in The Know such as Citizens Advice (I'll go in the morning) but I can at least get an idea where I stand with the help of you good people. I'm…

Hi, I just wanted to get some advise on my current situation :) I am currently receiving ESA Support Group and PIP Standard for both daily living/mobility. I have received a migration to Universal Credit letter with a deadline of 22/2/25. I am awaiting to hear back from DWP as I believe I have recently became eligible for…

Hi, in a 3 bedroom, got son at home and daughter with her 7 mnth old baby, im in 3rd room and husband sleeps downstairs ( has done for 2 years) im his carer hes recently been diagnosed with young onset dementia along with alot of other health issues , barely sleeps throught the night which has me up and down, ( went down…

Hello My issue concerns a Lady with Disabilities who lives alone and has been working part-time for several years topping up her salary with UC disability element. She has been working from home for past 3 years with equipment. She has however been signed off as unfit for past few months. It looks like She will not be…

Hi, My son is 19 and has been in hospital for two years, he was transferred to a nursing home 4 months ago and is ready to leave as his physical health has Improved. He has complex medical needs including autism, heart problems as well as epileptic attacks. His social worker has been useless and hasn't really kept him…

Hi there guys,thankyou for welcoming me ,I'm 50 from Bournemouth, I really need advice ,my father who is a British citizen but is from jamaica when he was young , he divorced late in life , ought a house in Bristol, bit because of his mental health he one day decided to go back to jamaica ,so he sold house in Bristol,…

My sister wants to move with me with her 15yr old granddaughter whom she has guardianship we are both on pip dla I have a 2 bedroom flat which I rent from local council I receive full hb will effect hb? we are doing this to look after and support each other any advice would be appreciated many thanks

Hello, After moving a long way back to my current area, and after just a short period of time, I am forced to move again due to suffering severe and persistent anti social behaviour and harassment (long story short). I am in a 2 bedroom disabled accessible property and have multiple disabilities. Friends and family provide…

What with racist abuse from kids goin past his house + cutbacks to his care and struggling with getting enough rent to move where he wants. Any Advice?