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
Anybody else think the Discretionary Housing Payment ( DHP) is a bit of a hit and a miss ? Their website says you can get help with the Bedroom Tax, Housing Benefit shortfall, moving house etc, and ...
Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 1 Aug 2023
hi quick question about discretionary housing payment if my rent is lets say £800 but i only get £600 from UC for housing, will discretionary housing payment cover this in full? or will i have to ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 20 Jul 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
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
hi hope all are ok ! For 3 years I've received DHP as I have 1 spare bedroom . My son is autistic and and it would cause severe stress and anxiety, upset doesn't cope with change I expressed all this ...
Discussion in Benefits and income - 23 Apr 2025
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 have 2 questions please: 1. I fit all of the criterion and eligibility to apply for financial assistance from my local Council, for removal costs. It is my understanding following numerous visits & ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 22 Sep 2019
Hiya, quick question.. I recently applied for a discretionary housing payment which I received a email last Friday saying I have been awarded a single payment to help clear my rent arrears, I was ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 20 Nov 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
