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Help with changes to Housing Benefit – editorial content

Sample content for communications on the recent changes to Housing Benefit (removal of the spare room subsidy).

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Help with changes to Housing Benefit – editorial content

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This editorial content is intend for use by local authorities, housing providers and support organisations in the social rented sector. It contains sample text to be used in communications to claimants and others, contains information about the new rules for calculating housing benefit, and links to other guidance and organisations who can provide further help.

Published 18 December 2013