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3 years 10 months ago #263834 by Robert
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A Mandatory Reconsideration has awarded PIP (Standard Rate Daily Living), backdated to Sept 2020, but then says that it is not payable due to living in sheltered/supported accommodation.
However, the accommodation is NOT sheltered accommodation or a care home, it is classed as a mini homeless hostel (also known as supported accommodation), i.e. it is provided by a not-for-profit housing provider as temporary accommodation for homeless people. The residents are liable to pay the rent, (albeit via Housing Benefit), and there is no personal care provided and no local authority or NHS funding.
Can anyone direct me to the PIP legislation or guidance that defines "supported accommodation" and governs this sort of situation please?
However, the accommodation is NOT sheltered accommodation or a care home, it is classed as a mini homeless hostel (also known as supported accommodation), i.e. it is provided by a not-for-profit housing provider as temporary accommodation for homeless people. The residents are liable to pay the rent, (albeit via Housing Benefit), and there is no personal care provided and no local authority or NHS funding.
Can anyone direct me to the PIP legislation or guidance that defines "supported accommodation" and governs this sort of situation please?
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3 years 10 months ago #263907 by latetrain
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Replied by latetrain on topic PIP in a homeless hostel / supported housing
Hi Robert
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
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I would appeal the decision that the award is not payable, I have assisted many tenants living in sheltered/supported accommodation.
You need to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation. You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
Gary
Welcome to the forum, you might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is
Welcome to Benefits and Work
I would appeal the decision that the award is not payable, I have assisted many tenants living in sheltered/supported accommodation.
You need to seek help from your local Welfare Rights Organisation. You can find your local Welfare Rights Organisation to help you with advice by clicking on the link below and putting in your post code, it will then come up with a MAP with a list of agencies. advicelocal.uk
Gary
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