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When is a Benefit not a Benefit??

Posted by Liz Dance on 17/7/2026, 9:21 am

It appears that people on benefits can use a hosepipe even if there is a ban, my question now is, we are told that the State Pension is a Benefit so does that mean that we, as people on a State Pension, can use our hosepipes should a ban be introduced?? Just wondering.

Re: When is a Benefit not a Benefit??

Posted by Norman on 17/7/2026, 9:30 am, in reply to "When is a Benefit not a Benefit??"

I would say that for the Invaders flooding over here its a free benefit because they never paid into our NI Scheme and thats the reason they flood into our country encourage by free benefits..

Legally, our State Pension is a contributory benefit, though most people refer to it as an entitlement because it depends on lifelong National Insurance (NI) contributions

Re: When is a Benefit not a Benefit??

Posted by Malcolm on 17/7/2026, 10:47 am, in reply to "When is a Benefit not a Benefit??"

I've never heard of that, Liz. I thought the only people who could use a hose-pipe during a ban, were businesses that rely on them; Garden Centres etc.

Re: When is a Benefit not a Benefit?? - Malcolm

Posted by Liz Dance on 17/7/2026, 11:01 am, in reply to "Re: When is a Benefit not a Benefit??"

Yes it’s true the certain benefits claimants are exempt from any hosepipe ban, it’s not all benefit claimants though but a daft rule all the same if we have a water shortage surely it covers everyone not just certain individuals.

Re: When is a Benefit not a Benefit?? - Malcolm

Posted by Liz Dance on 17/7/2026, 11:09 am, in reply to "Re: When is a Benefit not a Benefit?? - Malcolm"

For info.

Certain Benefits claimants have been told they can ignore hosepipe bans across the UK, allowing those suffering from conditions including anxiety and depression to continue to water their gardens.

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