HI. I PRESENTLY RECEIVE IRESA AND ALSO HOUSING BENEFIT FROM MY LOCAL COUNCIL. I HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A MIGRATION NOTICE LETTER. MY QUESTION IS WILL THE LOCAL COUNCIL CONTINUE PAYING MY HOUSING BENEFIT UNTIL I AM MIGRATED TO UC. I HAVE SCOURED GOOGLE AND WELFARE RIGHTS SITES BUT CANNOT FIND AN ANSWER OTHER THAN VAGUE STATEMENTS ABOUT HB IN GENERAL. ANY SPECIFIC INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED .
When you apply for UC your claim for HB will cease.
Depending on your circumstances you may get a 2 week run on. We would advise you to seek advice from your local Welfare Rights Organisation; advicelocal.uk where they will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration when giving you advice.
Gary
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