Disability Benefits

BURKEY_2

I have spent the last year in hospital and have just got out and been given a flat that I signed for today. I am in a wheelchair, receive High rate mobility DLA and lower rate Care component. I have applied for ESA today. The flat has no furniture whatsoever and needs flooring and painting too. Where can I receive help if any to furnish this and also what benefits am I entitled too. It is a one bedroomed flat in North East England. Also a neighbour mentioned £60 payout for those receiving DLA, was this correct. Please Help

cifpower

For the £60 - if you received a Xmas bonus of £10 you should receive an extra £60 by the end of March.

Have you tried agencies like Freecycle for furniture? If you are getting income-based ESA you could apply for a Community Care Grant.

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Dev_013948.xml.html

BURKEY_2

Still awaiting outcome on ESA whether it be income based or contribution based, cant get the grant on cont. based..any other ideas please

sleepless_saver

In some areas there are local projects which provide basic furniture and household stuff to new tenants. You could phone your local council and/or CAB to ask if there are any where you live.