Most working age people cannot make a new claim for housing benefit.
You usually have to apply for universal credit (UC) instead if you need help with rent.
To learn more about Universal Credit changes and migration, you can visit the following link: Universal Credit Changes and Migration This information is from Shelter and contains useful information on current migration changes.
The DWP want to move most working age people to UC by the end of 2024. Most people who get housing benefit will get a migration notice by August 2024.
This process is sometimes called 'managed migration'.
If you get ESA and housing benefit, you probably will not need to move onto UC until 2028.
If you get a migration notice
It means you have 3 months to apply for UC.
Apply on time to keep getting benefits. The deadline is in the notice.
Call the universal credit migration notice helpline on 0800 169 0328 if you need support.
To access housing advice from Shelter, you can visit the following link:
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