community care grant

jetcat

I have offered a social housing property and as i am on Income support and dla, i have been advised to apply for a CCG to help with the cost of removals, carpets and curtains etc.

But, i cant view the house for a couple of weeks - so the only letter i have from the housing people is that of an 'inital offer'. Could i get the ball rolling with the CCG and apply now - as i know it will take at least a couple of weeks to go through, and if i apply after viewing, i wont get any help in time (supposing of course i get any help at all ) It doesnt really matter what state the house is in - i will be taking it!

I cant apply for a budgeting loan, as i am maxed out on them!

scooby1001

The CCG's are currently taking forever. My son has been waiting a month so far and not heard anything, also it is impossible to get through to speak to anyone as they are not answering the phone. Not expect anything quick.

jetcat

scooby1001 wrote: »

The CCG's are currently taking forever. My son has been waiting a month so far and not heard anything, also it is impossible to get through to speak to anyone as they are not answering the phone. Not expect anything quick.

i know - past experience tells me they can take a while! That's why i want to apply now, to get the ball rolling, instead of after i have viewed it which will only leave me a few days before i move in.

Am a bit stuck re the carpets though - they ask for room sizes, and obviously i dont know them!

mummytofour

I would apply now and state that you will be able to provide more info if required.