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5 years 3 months ago #243301 by KeithW
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Hi,

I am currently in receipt of the following: ESA (Support group), Server disablement premium, DLA Care & Mobility.

I am just wondering if the law/guidance on moving home to a different local authority has changed with regard to claiming housing benefit?

It used to be that if you moved to a different local authority you would forced onto UC in order to claim housing benefit, has this changed?

Thanks in advance.

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5 years 3 months ago #243306 by Gary
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Hi KeithW

You are correct in your assumption, unless you are in receipt of a SDP in which case you will stay on legacy benefits, unless you move to the Harrogate area.

Gary

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5 years 3 months ago #243328 by KeithW
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OK I am in receipt of SDP

So if I moved now to a new local authority area I will not be forced onto UC in order to claim housing benefit?

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5 years 3 months ago #243335 by Gordon
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KeithW wrote: OK I am in receipt of SDP

So if I moved now to a new local authority area I will not be forced onto UC in order to claim housing benefit?


If you are in receipt of the SD Premium then you are currently barred from claiming UC and can make a new claim for Housing Benefit.

Gordon

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