Friday, 29 July 2011

Housing Benefit Reform – Supported Housing – Public Consultation

A new consultation seeks views on the Government’s proposals to change the way Housing Benefit helps those living in supported housing within the social and voluntary sector with their rent. The consultation is seeking views to inform policy development as the Government looks to re-design the way in which Housing Benefit helps with the higher rents sometimes faced by those needing support to live independently, such as the elderly or those with disabilities. The consultation is aimed primarily at those involved in the commissioning, funding and providing of supported housing, although comments from those needing support to live independently, such as vulnerable older and disabled people, and those who represent their views are also welcome. Download a copy of the consultation from the DWP website.

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