Short Term Advance Benefit

whambam

Hi,

Has anyone got this before? A guy at the CAB office said you don't get it if you get any benefits is that true? He said its only for people with absolutely no money at all.

NeilCr

Does this help?

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/apply/get-advance-payment/

TELLIT01

whambam wrote: »

Hi,

Has anyone got this before? A guy at the CAB office said you don't get it if you get any benefits is that true? He said its only for people with absolutely no money at all.

That is broadly true. Benefits paid purely for children may be disregarded, but receipt of DLA/PIP, CA or similar benefits will often mean the STBA is refused. There is nothing to stop you putting in a request though.

whambam

So, if your getting ESA and you have a family breakdown and require 500 quid for a deposit for your own place as housing benefit takes 30 days to get you will be refused?

TELLIT01

whambam wrote: »

So, if your getting ESA and you have a family breakdown and require 500 quid for a deposit for your own place as housing benefit takes 30 days to get you will be refused?

You certainly wouldn't get a Short Term Benefit Advance for that purpose. STBA is intended to tide a claimant over until their first benefit payment becomes due.
I don't know if things like budgeting loans are available to help in that kind of situation.

NeilCr

Information on budgeting loans here

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/help-for-people-on-a-low-income-the-social-fund-and-other-welfare-schemes/

Might also be worth a word with your local council. Ours has a bond scheme for those who don't have deposits, for example

kittykat17

Also, speak to your Council about a discretionary housing payment - this can take a while but I think they can help with advance rent / deposits. Good luck.

Alice_Holt

Might also be worth looking to see if there is a charity you could apply for a grant from.

Try https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Find-Benefits-Grants