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This research covers recipients’ experiences of claiming and to collect evidence about how Discretionary Housing Payment funding contributes towards avoiding rent arrears and homelessness.
Analysis of the use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds by local authorities.
This report summarises the impacts of Discretionary Housing Payments on recipients’ financial and housing circumstances.
This research presents findings from wave 31 of the local authority insight survey with Housing Benefit managers at 380 local authorities.
Analysis of the use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds by local authorities from April to September 2013.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April to September 2024, based on local authority mid-year returns.
DHPs may be awarded when an LA considers that a LA considers that a housing benefit claimant requires further financial assistance towards housing costs.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds from April to September 2016. This is based on local authority mid-year returns.
This research presents qualitative findings on Discretionary Housing Payments, Universal Support and the reduction in the Housing Benefit backdating period.
Housing options, advice and support available for veterans who have concerns about paying their rent or mortgage
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