Temporary Absence From Home
Temporary Absence From Home
Information about what to do should you be temporarily absent from your home.
Housing Benefit may still be payable in respect of your home during a period of temporary absence providing that you intend to occupy the dwelling as your home upon your return, the part of the dwelling you normally occupy is not let or sub-let, and the period of absence is unlikely to exceed 52 weeks if you are:
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a prisoner on remand
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an inpatient in hospital or a similar institution
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receiving medical treatment or medically approved convalescence for yourself, your partner or a dependent child in the UK or abroad, but not in residential accommodation
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undertaking an approved training course in the UK or abroad
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providing medically approved care in the UK or abroad
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providing care for a child whose parent or guardian is receiving medical treatment or medically approved care
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receiving medically approved care in the UK or abroad but not in residential accommodation
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vulnerable students
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in fear of violence
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receiving care in residential accommodation other than on a trial basis
In all other circumstances the period of absence must not exceed 13 weeks.
To avoid loss of benefit you should advise the Benefits Section (01253 658 658) of your situation before your temporary absence occurs.
