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[notmyfault2]

does anyone have experience of managing costs in a supported living environment.Would the vulnerable person have enough income to support cost of carers plus themselves in accessing such activities.Im aware that housing benefit will pay for rent but all other bills will have to be met by the vulnerable person what happens if there just isn’t enough money to support the person to lead a reasonable life

[AMPJAP]

Hi you question is difficult to answer what sort of supported living are looking for your son. As a example my son severe LD LIVES WITH 3 others in a five bedrooomed house in Lincolnshire Rent is housing benefit £2200 per month split. carers are paid for by county council on a 24/7 contract about £14000 per four weeks some of the time is 1-1 1-2 1-3 2-4 sharing the care costs one staff sleeping overnight.all food bill’s electric broadband water gas are about £390 per month each. he has £500 spending money clothes trips out theatre cinema holidays and pays £400 to the council as part of his contribution to his care package He get full PIP CARE MOBILITY and ESA WITH disability premium about £1591 a month so every month h3 has £150 over

So yes my son is able to afford this type of supported living

[notmyfault2 in reply to AMPJAP]

Thank you for your reply. The vulnerable person has challenging behaviour and had 2-1 sometimes 3-1 support, so is not able to live with others.

The income is £596 per month esa . Mobility is used for a car but doesn’t cover the cost of petrol.

the rent will be covered by Housing benefit but has to pay £584.67 for utilities/ food.

I am aware that they will receive £409 per month for pip care component.

Averages out to about £100 per week for clothes/ activities ( including paying for the carers)

This doesn’t seem to be viable but perhaps I’m wrong. I would be very interested to hear your advice .

[Bergersil400 in reply to notmyfault2]

Have you applied for Universal credit which will cover rent? The rest should cover bills, service charge, food & weekly money for activities. If not health funded will need to contribute towards care as well.

[notmyfault2 in reply to Bergersil400]

thank you