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rachelh72
rachelh72 Community member Posts: 24 Listener
in Benefits and financial support
Hi will a change in HB force a move onto UC? (I need to update my housing benefit claim because I'm now entitled to an extra bedroom on disability grounds which I have been paying bedroom tax on) Thanks
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,370 Disability Gamechanger
    edited March 28
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    No it won’t. You will need to apply for the extra bedroom because no one is automatically entitled to it. 

    Is this for a carer or because you’re unable to sleep with a partner? 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • rachelh72
    rachelh72 Community member Posts: 24 Listener
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    Hi thanks both.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,370 Disability Gamechanger
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    If you mean both of those apply then I’m not sure if it’s possible to have an extra bedroom for a carer when you live with a partner.

    Whether it’s possible to have an extra bedroom because you can’t share a room with your partner will depend on the reasons why you can’t share. 

    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • rachelh72
    rachelh72 Community member Posts: 24 Listener
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    Ok thanks 
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