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Analysis of the use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds by local authorities.
Universal Credit can include help with housing costs - paying your landlord, what to do if you cannot pay your rent, other help you can get.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April to September 2019, based on local authority mid-year returns.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April to September 2017, based on local authority mid-year returns.
This guidance is for local authorities in England and Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) funds, based on end-of-year monitoring and financial returns.
This research covers recipients’ experiences of claiming and to collect evidence about how Discretionary Housing Payment funding contributes towards avoiding rent arrears and homelessness.
Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance (LHA) - rates, eligibility, claim form, calculator, appeals, 'Discretionary Housing Payment'.
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