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Universal Credit and Carers Allowance

Carers Allowance is given to those who spend at least 35 hours per week providing regular care for someone with a disability. Find out more about how Universal Credit affects those claiming Carers Allowance.

Universal Credit and non-dependant deductions

Date posted:
7th July 2022

A non-dependent deduction or ‘Housing Costs contribution’ can be deducted from the housing costs element of your Universal Credit claim if you have someone aged 21 or over living with you.

Non-Charging Rent Weeks

Some of our customers enjoy four non-charging rent weeks per year. In some cases, you'll not be eligible for them either because you're in arrears, you pay rent monthly or by direct debit so you already benefit from this discount.

Help and support with arrears

We always encourage customers to tell us straight away if they are experiencing problems paying their rent and there is a range of help available.

Guidance on how to be smart with your home security

This advice will help you to understand what you need to do if you’re considering installing, or have already installed, a home CCTV system (or similar technology, such as a video equipped doorbell device).

Peer on Peer Abuse (Serious bullying)

Date posted:
15th November 2021

Children can abuse other children. This is generally referred to as peer on peer/child on child abuse and can take many forms. It can happen both inside and outside of school/college and online. Find out more >

Gangs and County Lines

County Lines gangs use children to courier drugs and money across the country.   Find out more about how to identify activity and where to report it. 

Online Abuse

Date posted:
15th November 2021

Online abuse is any type of abuse that happens on the internet. Read about its forms, and where you can go for support if you suspect online abuse. 

Missing adults or children, at risk

Date posted:
12th November 2021

Every year an estimated 200,000 people go missing in the UK. Many are vulnerable.  Find out how it impacts and what to look for.