I've just applied for UC as part of the managed migration from irESA, and the online application form said that as I am in sheltered housing I should apply to my local council for housing benefit. BUT . . . I talked to my local council yesterday here in Torquay, and they don't do housing benefit for sheltered housing 'independent living', only for supported housing (which includes care).
So, NEITHER UC OR MY LOCAL COUNCIL WILL GIVE ME BENEFITS TOWARDS MY RENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, already I am emailing my MP, and am talking to CAB 'Help to Claim' again. I am already experiencing mental health distress.
