Some pensioners will be affected by the 'bedroom tax'

Morlock

princessdon wrote: »

Actually many I know professionally are more than happy to pay for the extra room and it doesn't bother them.

Are the tenants who are 'more than happy to pay' mostly single, couples, or tenants with children?

princessdon

And I haven't even had a drop to drink either :eek: (oops), sorry my Ipad has a mind of its own at times.

Re OU - Fees only need to be paid back when earning over something like £22K PA (the person not the household). Other grants etc are available that never need paying back. (note I said back this time lol).

Dunaroamin knows more about this as do other posters.

princessdon

Morlock wrote: »

Are the tenants who are 'more than happy to pay' mostly single, couples, or tenants with children?

NRP's, Families and Couples who foster in the main, so a mix of single and couples, with or without children.

nannytone_2

people who foster are first in the queue for DHP

Morlock

princessdon wrote: »

NRP's, Families and Couples who foster in the main, so a mix of single and couples, with or without children.

An unemployed NRP is 'more than happy' to have to pay £14 towards rent per week out of £71 JSA, leaving £57 per week income, just to have a 'spare' room. I find that very, very hard to believe.

For an unemployed couple fostering, the impact is not so great, as their weekly income is far higher. If they are fostering regularly they have a minimum income of between £242 to £337 per week for one child, plus child tax credits and child benefit.
Add between £131 to £226 for each additional child. For example, an unemployed couple fostering two children over 16 would receive around £563 plus ctc and cb.

And nannytone also states that foster carers will have high priority for DHP, so will more than likely have rent topped up during times of not fostering.

princessdon

Morlock wrote: »

An unemployed NRP is 'more than happy' to have to pay £14 towards rent per week out of £71 JSA, leaving £57 per week income, just to have a 'spare' room. I find that very, very hard to believe.

For an unemployed couple fostering, the impact is not so great, as their weekly income is far higher. If they are fostering regularly they have a minimum income of between £242 to £337 per week for one child, plus child tax credits and child benefit.
Add between £131 to £226 for each additional child. For example, an unemployed couple fostering two children over 16 would receive around £563 plus ctc and cb.

And nannytone also states that foster carers will have high priority for DHP, so will more than likely have rent topped up during times of not fostering.

There are ways and means, many PWC will happily contribute or their parents (Grandparents) etc to ensure they have access.

It's not a big a deal as you make out.

Morlock

princessdon wrote: »

...many PWC will happily contribute...

It's not a big a deal as you make out.

Are you having a laugh?

princessdon

Morlock wrote: »

Are you having a laugh?

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Nope, I know quite a few who are going to help out, so their child has a room at their parents.

Many otherwise would not get a break and trust me £14 pw is a bargain for a night off.

joanne79

I need a mse dictionary - I dont know all the short hand :-/ lol

Dunroamin

Morlock wrote: »

Are you having a laugh?

Cheaper than a baby sitter.