Benefits query moving to Isle of Man

I'm currently renting a property in England and receiving Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. 
I'm retired and single.
Thinking of moving to Isle of Man,  to be closer to family who live there.
I'm  currently receiving these benefits. 
State Pension. 
Pension Credit. 
PIP Mobility (Higher rate.)
PIP Care ( Standard rate .)
Does anyone know how these benefits would be affected,  If I was to move to Isle of Man ?
I can of course contact relevant agencies for information,  But would be so grateful if any on here could advise. 
Thank You. 

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  • ellenvan
    ellenvan Posts: 214 Forumite
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    Complex subject as entirely different benefit system
    Try www.gov.im for contact details
    Many new residents to island may not receive benefits
  • Thanks for your help Ellen val
    Looking at your username suggests you maybe Manx 🤔 

  • Just a couple of pointers as a retired Manx resident. State pension ok but you will lose your winter fuel supplement. Not allowed social housing till you have been here ten years. No Manx benefits till you have been here for 5 years, you will lose your UK benefits. Renting is extortionate, no help from Manx governments. Gas and electric high.  Cost of living very high as.most goods are imported. Ferry and air fares expensive. Heath care.not UK system. Please understand the the IOM is not part of the UK and has it's own judiciary and parliament. 
    Other than that it's actually a great place to live, beautiful countryside, lovely people. 
    Best you come for a long holiday in the winter. If.you like that you will love it. Lots do!!!
  • Grandma's, Thank you so much for your reply.
    Maybe I would be better staying in England and flying over every 6 weeks  ( School holiday) to retain my current benefits and still have regular contact with family. 
    Thank You for the reply. 
  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 3,144 Forumite
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    edited 15 November 2022 at 7:19PM
    Grandma's, Thank you so much for your reply.
    Maybe I would be better staying in England and flying over every 6 weeks  ( School holiday) to retain my current benefits and still have regular contact with family. 
    Thank You for the reply. 
     First you beed to check how long you can be out of the uk on the benefits you receive. Some have a limit and your payment will stop 
  • sheramber
    sheramber Posts: 21,656 Forumite
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    Pension credit can only be claimed for 4 weeks if you go abroad.
  • Thanks for all your helpful replies 🙂 
  • Yes, and all of that, the island is not cheap and there are many restrictions regarding benefits. I have an old school friend that bought a place over there about 15 years ago AND kept their old home in the UK as a base when visiting.
    He loves the island and is now a minister in the parliament over there.
    He does admit that life can be a struggle over there if you don't have sufficient wealth and income.
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