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tryingtogetitright2024

Member since
July 2024

40 posts

Hi,

Im just wondering if anyone knows if offenders post sentencing get special benefits from universal credit. My ex is telling me he'll get enough benefits to cover rent (£750) and bills and that he won't have to pay any council tax. None of this sounds right to me.

Thank you xx

Posted Tue February 11, 2025 7:25pmReport post

Distressed and pregnant

Member since
November 2020

1244 posts

Hi,

to the best of my knowledge there isn't a special type of benefit. It is based on individual circumstances. If he lives alone and is responsible for the rent and bills then he will get his rent paid or the majority of it and will get reductions to council tax meaning his universal credit or whatever benefits he is on will cover the portion left. I don't know many circumstances where council tax is reduced to nil for single people but it is usually reduced to a minimal amount each month xxx

Posted Tue February 11, 2025 11:30pmReport post

tryingtogetitright2024

Member since
July 2024

40 posts

Thank you, that's what I thought. He's not dealing with things and is just hiding in his flat. He's my ex so I'm limited as to how much I can help him. It's also very frustrating as he's not fulfilling any of his parental responsibilities leaving everything to me even though he created this situation. Such a struggle.

Much love to all.

Posted Sat February 15, 2025 3:20pmReport post

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