Baroness Thomas of
Winchester To ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they will take to
protect and enhance the amount of local housing allowance paid by local
authorities in England in order to meet the accommodation and support needs of
persons with learning disabilities.
Lord Freud: A
Written Ministerial Statement was published on 1 March 2016 to announce that
the effect of the Local Housing Allowance cap for those living in social sector
supported housing, including those with learning disabilities, would be
deferred by a year, pending the outcome of a review. We have done this because
we understand the importance of ensuring that both those living in supported
housing and those who provide this type of accommodation receive appropriate
protections. This is why we are awaiting the outcome of a “Supported
Accommodation” research project and subsequent policy review, to ensure support
is focused on the most vulnerable and appropriate groups are safeguarded.
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