6 News Changes to Housing Benefit


THE UK Government is making more changes to the benefits system - and we’re here to help people affected. From 1 April, anyone of


working age will only be able to claim backdated housing benefit for a month instead of six months. You won’t be affected


if your claim has been suspended or where you’re due extra income for a previous period, such as backdated disability benefit. If you’ve had a gap in


your entitlement, please let


Glasgow City Council know so that they can review the decision to terminate your claim. But you’ll have to show ‘good cause’ for not claiming earlier throughout the period when your claim was cancelled. Remember, GHA can help.


Reviews can sometimes take weeks to resolve, so the earlier you come and talk to us the better. Speak to your housing officer or visit www.gha. org.uk


Universal Credit update


TENANTS who are on Universal Credit will have to let the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) know if there is any change in their rent. A small number of tenants claim the new benefit which was introduced by the UK Government last year. It’s now the responsibility


of tenants on Universal Credit to contact the DWP if there is any change to their rent. If you are on Universal Credit speak to the DWP, then come and talk to us. Remember, GHA can help you claim all the benefits you’re entitled to. Speak to your housing officer or visit www.gha.org.uk


GREATER MILTON & POSSILPARK CREDIT UNION LTD


The credit union offers affordable and reliable financial services to the local community regardless of people’s resources or their level of income.


Benefits include: • savings facility • low cost loans • life insurance protection • junior savings accounts


• no hidden charges or fees on transactions Contact:


Greater Milton & Possilpark Credit Union 1 Westray Circus • Glasgow G22 7BE Telephone: 0141 347 0671


Open Monday-Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm


Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Supported by Glasgow City Council


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HAPPY DAYS: Tenants and staff celebrate new


Sighthill homes


Sight for Pictures show how the area has TENANTS ARE LOVING LIFE IN THEIR NEW H


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