Local housing allowance re-freeze

5 items 1 source

Government decisions to re-freeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, undermining homelessness grant funding and increasing risk.

Local housing allowance re-freeze has been flagged across 1 independent accountability source:

5 PFD reports

This theme has been identified in one data source. As more data is added, cross-references may emerge.

Concerns: A severe shortage of available housing in Cornwall, with high demand and low supply, contributed to the deceased's homelessness and exacerbated his mental health issues.

Concerns: The 'bedroom tax' caused significant housing benefit shortfalls, leading to rent arrears and fear of eviction for a former foster parent, contributing to their fatal overdose.

Concerns: Inadequate support services and an inaccessible digital bidding system for social housing left a palliative care patient in unsuitable accommodation, negatively impacting his wellbeing.

Concerns: Inadequate barriers and signage on the promenade fail to protect mobility scooter users from variable, significant drop-offs, especially if they fall asleep, risking falls onto the beach.

Concerns: Sprinkler systems are not mandatory for care homes with residents of limited mobility, and these buildings aren't classified as 'Higher Risk Buildings' based on occupant vulnerability, leaving them at elevated fire risk.