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how will benefits be affected?
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10 years 10 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #122896 by pack37
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Hi there. I am in receipt of ESA support group on mental health grounds. Also DLA higher rate care and lower rate mobility, both for mental health issues. My question is, if I continue to allow my adult son, who has had a breakdown, is currently homeless and has become an alcoholic (he is not currently claiming anything and has no money), to stay with me in my home (rented social housing), how will that affect my benefits? Thanks.
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10 years 10 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #122899 by Gordon
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Your DLA will not be effected.
Your ESA may be if you are receiving the Severe Disability Premium as this is only payable if you are living alone.
If you are receiving Housing Benefit then this may be effected, also your Council Tax.
I would recommend your getting face to face advice from a trained advisor, they will be able to calculate your potential payments before you proceed, do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town, or county.
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Your DLA will not be effected.
Your ESA may be if you are receiving the Severe Disability Premium as this is only payable if you are living alone.
If you are receiving Housing Benefit then this may be effected, also your Council Tax.
I would recommend your getting face to face advice from a trained advisor, they will be able to calculate your potential payments before you proceed, do an internet search for "welfare advice" with your postcode, town, or county.
Gordon
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10 years 10 months ago #122900 by slugsta
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I believe there will not be a 'non dependant deduction' to your council tax rebate as you are in receipt of DLA.
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10 years 10 months ago #122908 by pack37
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Thank you both for the advice. Another question I have is, if my son makes a claim for ESA, while he is staying with me, and is successful, how would that affect my benefits?
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10 years 10 months ago #122909 by Gordon
It shouldn't as you should be classed as non-dependant adults, therefore your two claims will be in your own names only.
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pack37 wrote: Thank you both for the advice. Another question I have is, if my son makes a claim for ESA, while he is staying with me, and is successful, how would that affect my benefits?
It shouldn't as you should be classed as non-dependant adults, therefore your two claims will be in your own names only.
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