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Factsheet explaining what Discretionary Housing Payments are, who can claim them and how to apply.
Statistics on local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds.
This guidance is for local authorities in England and Wales who are responsible for administering Discretionary Housing Payments.
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 Payment (DHP) funds from April to September 2023, based on local authority mid-year returns.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payments (England and Wales) from April 2023 to March 2024, based on local authority end-of-year returns.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds, based on local authority end-of-year returns.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) funds, based on end-of-year monitoring and financial returns.
Analysis of local authorities' use of Discretionary Housing Payment funds, based on end-of-year monitoring and financial returns.
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