Lee McHale
3 Jul 2024 · Coroner Alison Mutch · Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. housing benefit shortfall leading to rent arrears
“once Mr [name redacted] was no longer able to foster he began to claim benefits including housing benefit”
Responses
2024-0356-Response-from-DWP.pdf ↗· Communities and Local Government
Stated action
“guidance (Annex A) encourages local authorities to engage with claimants affected by RSRS to identify effective ways of mitigating the effects of any reduction in entitlement, such as tenants being encouraged to move to smaller properties, to take lodgers or to apply for a DHP.”