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ESA and PIP award and Housing benefit

Hi all's just newly joined and what a great forum.
I been granted ESA support group and Pip and am in receipt of severe disability premium added on as a result.
I advised HB section of my council of the above .I live in shared accomodation and been getting paid shared rate LHA and they said I have to STILL remain on shared rate and not 1 bedroom rate that I feel I should now be entitled to as read that the SDP means I should be on this now
I been granted ESA support group and Pip and am in receipt of severe disability premium added on as a result.
I advised HB section of my council of the above .I live in shared accomodation and been getting paid shared rate LHA and they said I have to STILL remain on shared rate and not 1 bedroom rate that I feel I should now be entitled to as read that the SDP means I should be on this now
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Welcome to our online community/family .
We have got some info on here to start with.
https://search.scope.org.uk/s/redirect?collection=scope-meta&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fadvice&index_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scope.org.uk%2Fsupport%2Fdisabled-people%2Fbenefits%2Fadvice&auth=cS5QioUSKAAiHJ7Ut3EdBQ&profile=_default&rank=1&query=Benefits
Please let me know if you require any further help/support????
I just wanted confirmation that I would be entitled to the 1 bed rate now that I receive SDP as part of my benefits. My daughter has managed to deal with getting me a Blue Badge' Freedom Pass etc but my local Council are not granting me the 1 bed rate for shared accomodation...I am 59 years old and live alone in my own large bedroom and a separate but inclusive bathroom but share a kitchen with the other tenants . I have my own tenancy agreement with the landlord ..Is there any link s please to show I am entitled to the 1 bed rate due to my new situation with PIP ' ESA SG and the SDP now applied to me..
I have managed to find you some info from the “GOV UK” website.
Here’s the link for you below.
https://www.gov.uk/housing-benefit/what-youll-get
Please please let me know if there’s any more info that I can help you with??????
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I actually think you are wrong as it is the entitlement to severe dusability premium on my ESA award as result of my PIP award that entitles me to the 1 bed rate of shared accomodation ..this is advised for in Section 2.080 in the Housing Benefits manual which I was advised abt by a DWP advisor and who told me to inform my Housing Benefits section .
Thank you for that.i know about Discretionary HB claims to top up if shortfalls ' but seeking clarity on whether if disabled and in receipt of ESA income related benefit' that entitles "full eligible rent " amount to be paid to a tenant for their HB claim,if they have no other income and are disabled and living alone. Basically as one of exemptions to the LHA rules pertaining to privately rented accomodation.
Seems to be some confusion around this area tbh from things I have read.
My current question is to do with eligible rent rate..which is a different question and is this what is paid to a tenant in private rented if they are claiming ESA income related benefit and in support group and therefore on a very low income with no savings .
Was wanting to know what people were paid in such circumstances
Just a further clarification if you can please..for your 2 bed rate that you claim.
Is your rent total only paid for the total eligible rent as determined for by the Rent Officer in your area, or do you get the full 2 bed housing rate because of your other benefits?
Kind regards x