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Help with rent on universal credit put no help when on ESA
I have my working son who lives with me and on ESA I had to pay full rent no help, but moving over to universal credit I get help which is £336.18p a month after taking off ,1 adult living with you who is expected to pay towards the rent-£93.02based on your household, we have decided you have 1 spare bedroom-£****.87.. Why…
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I've just been served a section 21 and 48 :(
Hello all, I've been served a Section 21 and 48, after living in the same home for 9 years. The landlord has decided to sell the property and I must move out in 2 months. My head is all over the place as i'm disabled, live alone and have don't have anyone to turn to. I don't have big savings and I cannot work due to my…
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Discrmination
6 weeks ago i requested an adaptation because ive nowere adiqate to bath,im a DV suvivor so moveing to a more suitable acomadation is not an opption,loads of oversites,refused an OT visit befor i had a chance to request one as the OT report was flawd crustial missing information,a suvayors report complieted on a flawd OT…
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Council saying they have not received any rent payment (housing element) from UC
Moved from ESA to UC. First statement and payment was on 5th August and it said housing element had been paid directly to council. However on Friday I checked rent account and I could not see any payment. I called council and they said they had received anything and I should call UC. I messaged UC journal and agent said…
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Universal credit calculations with tp
hi I am a bit confused and wondering if one of you lovely people can help me my parents migrated to uc back in April while that was all done and they receive exactly what they were getting before thanks to the tp i am now confused how it works from here as they have just been given a bungalow by their local housing…
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Housing help
Hey,i was wondering if anyone would be able to give me any advice ,im currently living with a parent which i have done from birth,so im down as a tenant on the tency agreement, due to falling out , i feel I need to move out i have minor disabilities ,but not sure whwerebinwould stand any advice would be much appreciated tia
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Does Bank really need full Pip decision letter for mortgage?
Hello Community, Me and Spouse are currently looking at getting a mortgage for a shared ownership half let half buy kinda thing and the bank has asked us for the Pip decision letter. I dont mind showing them the first page wich entails the decision and the overall rates plus payment. That seems fair to me. However,…
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Housing rental payment
So I moved into my home on the 3rd of march changed my address etc on the UC portal after months of chasing them and uploading the documents they have asked for to be told it's with a team to be verified then to be told it's the job centre issue they need to verify it then passed back and forth and now to be told it's back…
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Hi, my name is nikitamcharnock!
hi i’ve recently got my keys to my first council property, i’m a first single mum my property isn’t carpeted was just wondering if there is any help i can get?
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Moving out on PIP whilst awaiting outcome of LCWRA assessment
I did my LCRWA a while ago and I'm just waiting for the results. However, I'm also in the process of trying to move out as I am stuck in a toxic household which is contributing to my rapidly declining mental state. Is it possible to get housing element whilst waiting for my assessment outcome?
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Hi, my name is betsie1964! Son is being harassed and needs to move, but council won't help
hi I am the mother to a man with autism adhd learning disabilities and severe epilepsy I need help to protect him against harassment
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How will my income affect my parent's UC?
Hi all, I hope this is an okay place to ask this - if not I apologise. I have just recently finished college, so we know about losing the "child"/dependent or whatever related bits, and have a job interview lined up in early July. My parents are convinced they will "lose all of their Universal Credit" - which I know is…
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Transitional protection and non dependant moving home
I recieve transitional protection on uc because I was migrated from income support which had disability premiums included as I recieve pip and live alone. My adult son wants to move back home due to his relationship ending and I'm obviously not going to see him on the streets but I am worried about how this will affect my…
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Losing tp if move from supported accommodation
HHi I've been offered a bedsit from my local council im in supported accommodation temporary- will I loss my tp on uc if I add housing element on to claim about 90 a a week. Was on esa support group i have lcwa on my claim also. If It will be reduced how much by or will I loss it all together.. it seems I need it now more…
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LCWRA and UC when moving out
Hello everyone! I'm thinking of moving out with a friend of mine, and I am wondering if my benefits will change because of it. He works full time and has an office job, but after speaking to citizens advice, I am worried that my benefits will be cut because he will count as my partner after speaking to citizens advice. Is…
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Anti social behaviour
I live in supported living provided by the Abbeyfield Society, it provides accommodation for people aged over fifty five which unfortunately I am. The bloke in the next apartment has a diagnosis of vascular dementia, however his behaviour is not solely predicated on his medical history. He was at one time an aide to Lord…
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Moving house
Hi, I've been offered a transfer on homeswapper.co.uk And I'm worried if moving to another county, because I will likely have to make a new uc claim I'll lose my current amount from transferring from esa in May. Can anybody shed light on this if possible. Thank you
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can I make self homeless and approach local council to safeguard my family?
hi I’ve been under vile attacks on myself my partner and my young children my housing association have had 14 incident numbers for assault and harassment police told them to rehire us as the back windows been cracked badly by bricks front doors borderd up on inside but has no locking mechanism and is split and under daily…
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OT
I have a Prolapse Interverbal Disc and Degenerative knees i live on the second floor without a lift 33 steps all the way to my door, i live with my two kids 3 and 10 years. My 10 year old is ADHD diagnosed and isn't able to share a bedroom with his sibling as he constantly fidgets on their bunk bed and has sleep…
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UC Housing Benefit Change
Hi all, Thank you in advance for any help or advice given, I have just come off the phone as this year my landlord changed my rent from monthly to 4 weekly to aline with my wages and partners PIP dates. This period it happens that all, the rent, PIP and my wages fall into that period that it happens twice in 1 period. That…
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Questions regarding student finance and universal credit
Hi everyone, I have a query regarding universal credit LCWRA and housing element with student finance. I have been accepted into my dream university course, it's distanced learning and an accelerated degree. Naturally, ive applied for a student loan to cover my tuition fees, which has been accepted. As well as applying for…
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Hi, my name is ohsotired! I am over 35, on PIP higher rate daily living and mobility. I get new ...
Hello everyone! I'm making some big changes in my life and need some advice about how they affect my benefits. I Have CFS and can get pretty muddled and confused so forgive me if I need things explaining more than once!
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I'm homeless in three days and I am terrified of hostels.
I hope it's okay to post this. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed and scared right now. There's a real chance I might be made homeless soon, and my head is just all over the place trying to prepare for it. I'm based in Northern Ireland and currently on the housing list. I've been told I could be placed in temporary…
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Advice about housing benefit
Hello, I’m new here and looking for some advice. My son has Asperger’s syndrome and currently lives with us (his parents) and I am his full time carer. He is 30 years old and would like to live out of the family home into his own place and gain some independence which is understandable given his age and seeing his friends…
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Anti-social behaviour and Adult Social Care
Hello Since June 2023, I have encountered persistent anti-social behavior at all hours of the day and night. Over the past two years, I have been deprived of sleep on many occasions. Additionally, these individuals have repeatedly entered the vacant room directly above mine, causing significant noise by marching back and…
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Disabled Non-Dependent
Hi Everyone, I am looking for some advice if possible. My friend is due to become homeless soon and is in receipt of LCWRA/UC/PIP, as am I… I am underoccupying my current property by one room, and it made sense to discuss a house-share. UC currently underpay on Housing Element by £80 pcm due to the spare bedroom, so when I…
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Disabilities and Senior Options
I can't even guess how many workers I've spoken to within the Government and NHS yet I'm still as confused as ever about what housing options are available publicly and privately and how to access them. They often use buzz words we don't understand. I think that THEY THINK we're automatically dishonest. But we're very…
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16 yr old sons girlfriend
Hi I'm on universal credit for me and my 16 yr old son, I also claim pip and my son has a pip claim in progress. How would my UC be affected if my sons girlfriend were to move in with us? Side note, they are both starting college in September. Tia
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What benefits will I loose
I am disabled and live in a rental flat. I get both enhanced mobility and care PIP. I am receiving ESA and Universal credit (standard allowance,housing,limited capability for work and transitional protection). My daughter and family have asked me to move in with them when they buy their new house. They have a ground floor…
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Help with Housing costs as an owner occupier on irESA
Hi Has anyone had any success getting some sort of help with housing expenses such as house service charges, ground rent and buildings insurance as a flat owner on irESA? I am aware I am not eligible for Housing Benefit through my Local Authority but have read somewhere online that there may be assistance through the DWP -…
