Is it possible to have carpet fitted and pay weekly?

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  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    beckieee20 wrote: »
    I am in manchester ...

    I did apply for a community care grant .. however they said that carpet doesn't constitue an essential :-(

    thanks

    I'd appeal that then on the grounds that: 1, it is difficult to maintain cleanliness without a floor covering. You do have a child and cleanliness is essential. 2. That your child has hurt him/herself more than once on splinters from the floor because there is no floorcovering.

    Don't be afraid of appeal panels, they're on your side.:)
  • I_luv_cats
    I_luv_cats Posts: 14,436
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    Can you apply for any charitable grants/benevolent funds?? (ex employers, utility companies, ones in your area/fit your circumstances)


    Carpet shops offcuts might be cheap enough to do your stairs and landing. Buy some carpet tacks and away you go.
  • beckieee20
    beckieee20 Posts: 15 Forumite
    i will apply for the budgeting loan and if i get no joy will definately appeal thank you

    I didnt think about the offcuts as im not sure about the likely hood of finding an offcut big enough to do hall stairs and landing :-) but i will look into it

    really appreciate all your help guys :-) thank you
  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    beckieee20 wrote: »
    i will apply for the budgeting loan and if i get no joy will definately appeal thank you

    I didnt think about the offcuts as im not sure about the likely hood of finding an offcut big enough to do hall stairs and landing :-) but i will look into it

    really appreciate all your help guys :-) thank you

    If you're getting income related benefits then go for a grant - not a loan. :)
  • vax2002
    vax2002 Posts: 7,187 Forumite
    Where is the other parent ?
    Apologies if they are deceased, but I would not want my Kids running around on bare floorboards.
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  • jcr16
    jcr16 Posts: 4,185 Forumite
    try carpet shops like carpet right. i know they don't do pay weekly, but they do cheap ranges of carpet. i recently wanted a bit of carpet for our stairs ( temporary) and the carpet itself worked out to be about £50. ok i apperciate this is still alot when money is tight, but it mgiht be easier to save up a smaller amount and later on replace the carpet with a better quality. It will also help in the winter to keep the home warmer for you, and no more spliters for your little ones.
  • beckieee20
    beckieee20 Posts: 15 Forumite
    thanks jcr ive just applied for some info online for carpet right :-)

    errrmmm as for my childrens father ... he isn't around ... (not through my choice) but i fail to see the relevance

    and thanks glyn i see your point (i'm a bit dizzy at times!!)
  • GlynD
    GlynD Posts: 10,883 Forumite
    beckieee20 wrote: »
    thanks jcr ive just applied for some info online for carpet right :-)

    errrmmm as for my childrens father ... he isn't around ... (not through my choice) but i fail to see the relevance

    and thanks glyn i see your point (i'm a bit dizzy at times!!)

    No problem Beckieee. The benefits system is a minefield for anyone. I can't blame anyone for getting confused in the difference between "loan" and "grant" if they're not familiar with it. :)
  • Anacrusis
    Anacrusis Posts: 161
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    Have you tried freecycle?
  • LJM
    LJM Posts: 4,535 Forumite
    there are grants you can apply for please check them out as they can help you when most needed,have you tried freecycle for carpet i know our local site always has things on as peeps are always redecorating
    :xmastree:Is loving life right now,yes I am a soppy fool who believes in the simple things in life :xmastree:
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