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Have you moved across the country while reliant on government help? I think I need to...

RJB

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I just turned 40. I have autism and related difficulties. I rely on PIP, UC, Council tax support etc. I have no savings. I want/need to move out of Grimsby. I know leaving the town won't be a miracle solution to everything, but this place has been grinding me down so much over these four decades.

I want to go to a place close to but not necessarily in a city. Somewhere quiet but with connections and such. Somewhere in the Calder valley sticks out. Thing is, places like hebden bridge look like rent and waiting lists will be sky high, and I imagine they're more private rented than social housing. (I'd prefer the latter for security/piece of mind).

Long story short, my circumstances make me feel trapped here. Has anybody successfully done similarly to what I want? I don't necessarily need specific instructions right now but some success stories would build up my delicate confidence and optimism. :)

Thanks for reading.

  • As long as you don't move out of England then your beneits should travel with you, Wales and Scotland sometimes have slightly different rules. I have moved town and counties whilst on benefits and not had a problem.

    I think you need to check what the maximum HB will be in your target areas as that can vary from county to county. If you're already in social housing can you swap to a different area?

    People will tell you that you take your problems with you when you move and they're right you do, but something I found was that those things were much easier to deal with and keep in the past when I didn't have a ghost on every street corner reminding me of all the bad stuff that had happened.