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<p>There is an exemption from the shared accommodation rate for those aged 25-34 who
have previously spent 3 months<ins class="ministerial">,</ins> <del class="ministerial">(</del>which
doesn’t have to be continuous<del class="ministerial">)</del> <ins class="ministerial">,</ins>
in a homeless hostel/hostels specialising in rehabilitation and resettlement. There
are no current plans to make legislative changes to extend this exemption to those
under the age of 25 but as with all our policies, this will continue to be kept under
review.</p><p> </p><p>For individuals who may require more support and whose circumstances
may make it difficult for them to share accommodation, Discretionary Housing Payments
are available.</p>
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