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PIP, ESA and a lodger?
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2 years 4 months ago #273239 by Emanie
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A friend of mine has CPTSD and is really struggling to cope. I also really struggle to cope.
We both claim PIP, ESA and Carers allowance and have thought about him moving in to my spare room.
I think it would be a good idea for us both but I am worried the DWP will start looking at us as a couple. Does anyone have any experience of doing this sort of thing?
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Em.
We both claim PIP, ESA and Carers allowance and have thought about him moving in to my spare room.
I think it would be a good idea for us both but I am worried the DWP will start looking at us as a couple. Does anyone have any experience of doing this sort of thing?
Thank you,
Em.
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2 years 4 months ago #273261 by Gordon
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It would not be unheard of for the DWP to treat you as a couple, realistically the only way to avoid this is for the spare room usage to be formalised, some sort of rental agreement and a payment book for any monies paid to you.
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It would not be unheard of for the DWP to treat you as a couple, realistically the only way to avoid this is for the spare room usage to be formalised, some sort of rental agreement and a payment book for any monies paid to you.
Gordon
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2 years 4 months ago #273289 by Emanie
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Thank you very much Gordon.
A very sensible suggestion.
I am thinking that the DWP will definitely remove at least one lot of carers allowance but it seems a sensible way forward as I already advocate for him and we get along.
Em.
A very sensible suggestion.
I am thinking that the DWP will definitely remove at least one lot of carers allowance but it seems a sensible way forward as I already advocate for him and we get along.
Em.
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