solical fund

fkelanne

hiya all, im moving back in with my mam n dad. im on income support and have two children. ive been told that i wont lose any benefit (hb and ctb) i will need a bed for my oldest son, will i be able to get a solical fund type of loan?

Anneliese13

You might be able to get a Community Care Grant. Unlike a social fund loan, this doesn't have to be paid back. I don't have a link for this, but I'm sure someone here will have more info. Good luck!

AgeingSaver

Hi fkelanne & Anneliese

Here's the link to 'SB16 - A Guide to the Social Fund':

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers/sb16/

Check the sections on Community Care Grants (CCG), Budgeting Loans & Crisis Loans.

If you have lost your previous home because of repossession, eviction and/or relationship breakdown you may qualify for a CCG. Experienced help from a free advice agency will increase your chances of success.

Incidentally, Housing Benefit (HB) and/or Council Tax Benefit (CTB) is not normally payable if you live with a close relative (e.g. parents) in their home. If they are receiving any HB/CTB it will usually be reduced by a 'Non-dependant Deduction'. It is advisable to check what effect, if any, your moving in might have on their benefits.

Best wishes
Ageing

Morglin

You need to be Income Support to get a CCG or Budget loan.

Other than that, it's a crisis loan.

Crisis Loans
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_013949.xml.html

Budget Loans:
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_008440.xml.html

CCG:http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_013948.xml.html

Housing Benefit info
http://england.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-120.cfm

Lin