Social Security Advisory Committee consultation
Citizens Advice Scotland responded to a consultation on the UK Government's proposed changes to the length of time a person can be absent from Great Britain without losing entitlement to Housing Benefit and Pension Credit.
Based on CAB evidence, Citizens Advice Scotland recommends that the period of allowable absence:
-
To Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands remain at 13 weeks.
-
Where a person has left their dwelling through fear of violence in that dwelling should remain up to 52 weeks.
-
For people detained in custody on remand or prevented from returning home due to bail requirements outside Great Britain remain up to 52 weeks.
- For people who are outside Great Britain in connection with the death of a relative, or to be with a relative who is terminally ill, should remain up to 13 weeks for both Housing Benefit and Pension Credit.
Publication date:
February 2016
Publication type:
Policy
Number of pages:
5
Spotlight: