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4 months 1 week ago #291517 by Caledoniansmurf
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Hello
I'm hoping someone can clarify our situation:
Hubby gets ESA for both of us with I believe the Severe Disability Premium. PIP High and High.
I get PIP Low and Low. Being transferred over to ADP.
We get Housing Benefit & Council Tax (we still have to pay a bit each month)
I know we will migrate over to UC at some stage when the "Powers that Be" decide but:
Our health is getting worse and although we bumble along together, it is obvious that our housing needs have changed & we have made the decision to go into sheltered housing.
We are seriously fed up of having no quality of life and have chosen to move out with our Local Authority Area, but still remain in Scotland.
I have tried till my head aches to work out if this would trigger the dreaded natural migration (working out the numbers it looks like we would end up with almost half of what we get - and also have to pay rent - made me angry at The Powers to say the least)
Some say: Yes it would trigger. As it is a change of Council Area.
Others say: No as it's a move to Sheltered Housing even if a change in area.
Many contradict themselves by saying one thing but then the other - cue cartoon birds flying round my head!
Any words of wisdom Much appreciated.
I'm hoping someone can clarify our situation:
Hubby gets ESA for both of us with I believe the Severe Disability Premium. PIP High and High.
I get PIP Low and Low. Being transferred over to ADP.
We get Housing Benefit & Council Tax (we still have to pay a bit each month)
I know we will migrate over to UC at some stage when the "Powers that Be" decide but:
Our health is getting worse and although we bumble along together, it is obvious that our housing needs have changed & we have made the decision to go into sheltered housing.
We are seriously fed up of having no quality of life and have chosen to move out with our Local Authority Area, but still remain in Scotland.
I have tried till my head aches to work out if this would trigger the dreaded natural migration (working out the numbers it looks like we would end up with almost half of what we get - and also have to pay rent - made me angry at The Powers to say the least)
Some say: Yes it would trigger. As it is a change of Council Area.
Others say: No as it's a move to Sheltered Housing even if a change in area.
Many contradict themselves by saying one thing but then the other - cue cartoon birds flying round my head!
Any words of wisdom Much appreciated.
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4 months 1 week ago #291539 by Gary
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Hi Caledoniansmuf
Thank you for the question, we would advise you to seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk , they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration.
I cannot give you an exact answer but I can give you some pointers.
If you move local authority areas then that usually will trigger a move to UC.
You have been informed that if you move to shelter housing then it does not apply? this is not exactly true which makes it confusing as it depends on the nature of the sheltered housing. Some sheltered housing offer miminal support whereas other schemes residents have a care plan, these schemes are usually exempt from UC.
Seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation to get the correct information.
Gary
Thank you for the question, we would advise you to seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk , they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration.
I cannot give you an exact answer but I can give you some pointers.
If you move local authority areas then that usually will trigger a move to UC.
You have been informed that if you move to shelter housing then it does not apply? this is not exactly true which makes it confusing as it depends on the nature of the sheltered housing. Some sheltered housing offer miminal support whereas other schemes residents have a care plan, these schemes are usually exempt from UC.
Seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation to get the correct information.
Gary
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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