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been awarded pip. do I still have to pay council tax? will I get extra housing payments?

not sure how much I'm getting yet still waiting for the letter, but do I still have to pay council tax? also will I get extra housing payemnts towards my rent? thanks for any help.

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 12 Dec 2022

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Council Housing

Hi I applied for council housing 22/23 days ago, I never lived on my own before. I don't know what to expect or how long it will take for the letter to arrive. Any Advice on living on my own as a ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 19 Dec 2019

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Judicial Review - Camden Council inhuman and bias Housing Policy

Hi All, I am new and was steered here by a need for support in applying for a Judicial Review in the High Court, potentially on my own because of Legal Aid limitations. Does anyone have any useful ...

Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 22 Aug 2019

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Hi, my name is Anna111! council/social housing-band c local connection etc no dependants single 40..

so.. council/social housing-band c local connection etc no dependants single 40 benefits.severe scoliosis years worth of medical evidences long list! Gp support letters etc all info there and ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 25 Mar 2025

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Carer and need of housing. Can I qualify for council housing if I apply?

Hello I am carer for parent i live with parents at their council property for very long im 23 now . So i just want a bit private space for my self . Can i qualify for council housing if i apply?. I ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 9 Dec 2022

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Hi, my name is chrissy1992! Having trouble getting through to my local council with housing

hi i am having trouble getting through to my local council with housing i currently have two children diagnosed one was diagnosed 2018 and my daughter just last month i currently live in a 2 bedroom ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 20 Apr 2022

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Had OT report done in 2019. Housing association and council did nothing. I'm stuck. What can I do?

Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me please? I have got fibromyalgia and CFS. I had to quit my job a few years ago now. Sadly. I had an OT report done back in 2019, sent to my housing association ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 1 Sep 2021

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Council housing medical award - Urgent help needed

Hi All I live in a ground floor flat with my husband’s family – 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with separate toilet. Father-in-law is diabetic, has had a stroke and has a commode in the property. ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 16 Mar 2018

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Move from council to housing association home in same local authority: Will it affect my benefits?

I am thinking about moving from a council flat to a housing association flat (home swap/exchange) within the same local authority. But am concerned about losing some benefits. I receive ...

Discussion in Housing and independent living - 22 May 2023

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ESA contribution based and want to claim housing & council tax benefit

Hi my daughter receives old style contribution based ESA in the support group. She has moved out of our house into her own home for the first time. When we changed her address with ESA we were told ...

Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 29 Jun 2022

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