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I am wondering what peoples thoughts are on the amounts people should get compared to what they do get.
I am going to give some examples, and see if you can guess the right one.
Now the example i am giving you is based on someone renting privatly (because the waiting list take forever for social housing), in a reasonable area but not the best.
Demographics
single dad = 37yo
child 1 = 5
child 2 = 6
Rent = £795 for a 3 bed property, the only one in the area at the time that would accept dss money.
c/tax - taken out of his benefits before he recieves them
electricity and gas = £85 a month
food/nappies/toiletries/clothes = £350 a month
bus pass = £40 a month
phone/tv/internet = £40 a month
TOTAL: £1310
Now... guess which is his income from benefits?
(ps... before people ask this isnt my own example, this is from a friend. Mine varies from this because i am studying and because my son is disabled).
His example is a standard single parents in the uk who is currently not working. His youngest child has just this term started full time at school (phased entry) and he is actively seeking work as we speak.
Here is a hint... max housing benefit award available to him in this area is £140 a week
I am going to give some examples, and see if you can guess the right one.
Now the example i am giving you is based on someone renting privatly (because the waiting list take forever for social housing), in a reasonable area but not the best.
Demographics
single dad = 37yo
child 1 = 5
child 2 = 6
Rent = £795 for a 3 bed property, the only one in the area at the time that would accept dss money.
c/tax - taken out of his benefits before he recieves them
electricity and gas = £85 a month
food/nappies/toiletries/clothes = £350 a month
bus pass = £40 a month
phone/tv/internet = £40 a month
TOTAL: £1310
Now... guess which is his income from benefits?
(ps... before people ask this isnt my own example, this is from a friend. Mine varies from this because i am studying and because my son is disabled).
His example is a standard single parents in the uk who is currently not working. His youngest child has just this term started full time at school (phased entry) and he is actively seeking work as we speak.
Here is a hint... max housing benefit award available to him in this area is £140 a week