Does anyone work for CAB

Mummyboo

Hi I am trying to get some advice on studying whilst on benefits is there anyone who works for the CAB who can advise please?

The office is murder to get in touch with :eek:

I currently claim IB, IS, DLA and have a full time carer (my oh who claims carers allowance). We have 2 DS's aged 2 and 3. I suffer from Depression, Anxiety and panic attacks.

I would like to try and do a course at university.

I have tried everythinh from counceling to popping pills and nothing helps. So I would like to try and help myself but do not know if I will be able to manage this but have to try my situation is getting desperate can anyone help please?

Thanks

Hippychick

Take a look at http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/ it is the CAB's website and may contain the answer you are looking for.

alwaysonthego_2

What sort of course are you looking at?

Do you need to go to college beforehand so you can study at uni?

You should try and book an appointment with the welfare rights adviser at your local uni for advice. Most of them will have worked at the cab or in a similar role and will be able to give you specialist knowledge.

clareyocs

I find it amazing that you are able to manage a family and wanting to go to uni whist on benefits, if you are able to do ALL this then maybe a part/full time job would be in your capabilities

ashleyrossuk

I used to be a CAB advisor in Scotland but stopped a few years ago so rather rusty.

Are you looking to go full or part time?

Will your carer be attending college with you?

daska

Open University or a bricks and mortar one?

Mummyboo

clareyocs wrote: »

I find it amazing that you are able to manage a family and wanting to go to uni whist on benefits, if you are able to do ALL this then maybe a part/full time job would be in your capabilities

You do not know the difficulties I face on a daily basis so do not judge me!

I am asking for a way to help myself out of this situation!

You are entitled to your opinion but presumptions are another matter!!! :mad:

Mummyboo

Thank you for your replies!

would my carer be about to attend uni with me?

Part time? (Think this is all I could manage)

A proper uni or OU whichever I am able to do

alison74

clareyocs wrote: »

I find it amazing that you are able to manage a family and wanting to go to uni whist on benefits, if you are able to do ALL this then maybe a part/full time job would be in your capabilities

Don't judge people on this forum, maybe she has family or friends that will look after the children whilst she tries to get qualifications to then get a better job ? People don't come on here to be judged - just helped.

daska

Not knowing what triggers your anxiety promped my asking about the OU. At the minimum it would help you get you used to the level of work required without having to face a university campus. The advisers are extremely helpful so why not give them a call. And, if you shop at Tesco you can use your clubcard points towards payment.