Hi, I was recently told by my landlord, that my rent was going up to over and way above the amount my Council Housing Benefit will allow me. The area I am has risen in price drastically over the last ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 27 Sep 2017
Hello, I have just joined for some advice re discretionary housing payments and if anyone has been told to either move or use their PIP to pay the shortfall. I am currently receiving cancer treatment ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 8 Jul 2023
Hi there, I’ve just moved house. From living alone in a 2 bed, to my son moving with me into a 3 bed. He will help care for me along with my daughter who stays regularly to help me shower(so she stays ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 21 Nov 2022
Hi, I was recently told by my landlord, that my rent was going up to over and way above the amount my Council Housing Benefit will allow me. The area I am has risen in price drastically over the last ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 27 Sep 2017
My rent for the past couple of years have been more than my private rent so my parents have been helping me out Have just been told there is discretionary housing payment is this correct? I claim esa ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 24 Apr 2023
I've been made a trustee of a Discretionary Trust fund with several beneficiaries, one of whom is disabled and the primary beneficiary - X. Disabled X currently receives housing benefit, DLA and a ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 17 Sep 2018
Hi hoping someone can help. My first UC/housing element claim is due to be paid to me this week from 28march-27th april. They have said they are paying me £399 for housing element which is the old ...
Discussion in Universal Credit (UC) - 30 Apr 2024
Hi all. I am hoping someone may be able to offer us some advice going forward with an issue we are facing concerning our application to our Council for a DHP. Firstly, my apologies for not [posting as ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 19 Sep 2023
Any advice would be greatly appreciated: I had a serious spinal accident Andy lost my career over night. I have been in rented accommodation for 10 years since this accident. 2 years ago I moved into ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 12 Sep 2019
Hi, all! Hope someone can help me with info since I am sick worried. I have been evicted from the property and was lucky enough to find another one in Hounslow and avoid homelessness. Problem is the ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 25 Jun 2024
