Moving is expensive, regarding bedroom tax

Darlyd

Morlock wrote: »

Not at all, I was just pointing out that for some, it is not as easy, or even possible.

They would get some form of DLA if they were that disabled and I am sure would be allowed the extra bedroom due to needing that extra help from time to time..

cockaleekee

Morlock wrote: »

Not at all, I was just pointing out that for some, it is not as easy, or even possible.

Most disabled people either learn to adapt, or have support mechanisms in place for things that they cannot do. If they have such high needs they will also be in receipt of DLA, and the various premiums it attracts - they are not going to struggle to pay for a man with a van. Indeed, with the level of benefit they receive they should not be struggling to pay the under occupancy charge at all.

Morlock

darlyd wrote: »

They would get some form of DLA if they were that disabled and I am sure would be allowed the extra bedroom due to needing that extra help from time to time..

Oh, you're sure are you? That's okay then.

kwmlondon

ILW wrote: »

Chavs.............

And I hear that in the provinces there are cannibals these days... A leg can keep a family of 11 fed for a meal you know....

RAS

darlyd wrote: »

They would get some form of DLA if they were that disabled and I am sure would be allowed the extra bedroom due to needing that extra help from time to time..

That is not the case; a poster was requesting help yesterday for a friend who has MS, an adapted flat and an overnight carer twice a week. The friend has been told to move to a 1 bedroom as she does not qualify for the carers exemption or pay the extra rent.

princessdon

RAS wrote: »

That is not the case; a poster was requesting help yesterday for a friend who has MS, an adapted flat and an overnight carer twice a week. The friend has been told to move to a 1 bedroom as she does not qualify for the carers exemption or pay the extra rent.

And they were told to query this as it appears they were given incorrect information.

SnooksNJ

JaneDoe wrote: »

Oh right having a "pot shot" at me, ok don't need to explain myself. It's not for me I live in a bought house and am a Registered Nurse Ok!!! I know plenty of people being forced from their homes. I also know why they want these houses.

I'm curious as to why do they want these houses? Does Iain Duncan Smith have a cousin in the house moving business?

Darlyd

RAS wrote: »

That is not the case; a poster was requesting help yesterday for a friend who has MS, an adapted flat and an overnight carer twice a week. The friend has been told to move to a 1 bedroom as she does not qualify for the carers exemption or pay the extra rent.

Oh no that is disgusting. BUT I am sure they can fight and win that.

Morlock

princessdon wrote: »

And they were told to query this as it appears they were given incorrect information.

There is a big difference between a person being entitled to an extra bedroom due to needing extra help from time to time as darlyd suggested, and a person requiring regular overnight support from a non-resident carer.

Also, the fact that a person is entitled to an extra room because they officially require an overnight carer is only due to an appeal court decision:

"In a unanimous ruling on 15 May 2012 the Court of Appeal held that the size criteria in the current Housing Benefit regulations discriminates against disabled people by not allowing an additional room where the disabled person has a carer"

www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/sn06272.pdf

If the government had achieved the desired result, people with non-residential overnight carers would also be subject to bedroom tax.

exarmydreamer

SnooksNJ wrote: »

I'm curious as to why do they want these houses? Does Iain Duncan Smith have a cousin in the house moving business?

Ian Duncan Smith is currently living in a mansion, its free due to an inheritance fiddle by marriage. He also spends £30 plus of tax payer money on a breakfast, whilst young unemployed live on £50 a week.