Housing benefit if living with a family member?

GwylimT

Chloe2932 wrote: »

I am concerned about their finances but I am more concerned about my son being homeless.

How does that prevent you and your son sharing a room?

thorsoak

Is your son's father paying maintenance? If not, have you been in contact with the CSA - or rather the organisation that has taken the place of the CSA. Maintenance for your child is disregarded when assessing Income Support.

xylophone

For the time being, you could have a cot for your son in your room and your grandparents could let out the other room to a lodger?

Would your grandparents be able to offer some childcare, even if only in the evenings, so that you could work?

gettingready

As others on here I am not sure why you and your 9 month old son need to "block" 2 rooms in your grandparents house when they themselves are struggling financially? You two could easily share one room and they could keep the other rented out and keep the income