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<p>It is a long standing principle that there should not be double provision for the
same contingency out of public funds. Legislation provides that where any costs of
qualifying services are borne out of public funds the disability benefits (Attendance
Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment) are withdrawn
after 28 days.</p><p> </p><p>Certain additions are payable on top of income-related
benefits, such as Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance,
and Universal Credit. Housing costs in legacy benefits and Universal Credit are withdrawn
after an adult has been a hospital in-patient for a specified period depending on
their individual circumstances.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Housing Benefit can
remain in payment up to 52 weeks, for people who are hospitalised, as long as they
intend to return to their normal dwelling and it has not been sublet during their
absence.</p>
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