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UC shared room rate SDP query
I have a 34 year old client who lives in shared accommodation, and gets the basic LHA shared room rate, which matches her rental liability
She wants to get her own place but her LHA will be capped to shared room rate due to age.
She gets EDL PIP and is in SG of ESA
I know that people who receive an SDP are exempt from the shared room limit if under 35, however as she is on UC there is no SDP due to lack of any disability premium.
Ive been looking to see if there are any like for like crossovers but im struggling. I dont want to tell my client that she can get £90 a week UC rent element if she will only get £45
Thanks
I have a 34 year old client who lives in shared accommodation, and gets the basic LHA shared room rate, which matches her rental liability
She wants to get her own place but her LHA will be capped to shared room rate due to age.
She gets EDL PIP and is in SG of ESA
I know that people who receive an SDP are exempt from the shared room limit if under 35, however as she is on UC there is no SDP due to lack of any disability premium.
Ive been looking to see if there are any like for like crossovers but im struggling. I dont want to tell my client that she can get £90 a week UC rent element if she will only get £45Thanks
can she not potentially get the 1 or 2 bedroom rate due to her rate of pip and the potential need for an overnight carer?
UC has abandoned the SDP exception to the shared room rate and the 1 bedroom rate applies whenever there is an award of PIP daily living (even if - say - carers allowance is in payment) - Schedule 4, para 29(5) of the Universal Credit Regulations 2013.
Thanks Mr K
So any PIP DL cancels out shared room rate cap on rent element?
Good to know
Thanks again