Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get Some Help?

Alison18

Hi I was just wondering if anyone knew where I can get some help towards getting a new cooker and carpet for my house. I have just moved into the council house and have neither. I am claiming Incapacity Benefit and my partner works and we get Working Tax Credits. If anyone could give me some suggestions I would be very grateful. Thank you very much.

jazabelle

Have your tried freecycle? If you look up your local group, you might be lucky and find a cooker/carpet on there, and it's free as long as you pick it up.

Otherwise I think there may a Crisis Loan from the Department of Work and Pensions, so might be worth giving them a ring to see if that's something that may help.

Savvy_Sue

Ask your Housing Officer for advice on this. They should be able to help you access a budgeting loan (I think) and may also know of other sources of assistance.

mouseymousey99

Also may be worth ringing your local council. My council is refurbishing white goods which they sell in a shop unit that was empty in the city centre.

black_paw

recycle is good ..a place down south called furniture now ...very cheap for poor and i think free delivery..thers credit union to borrow safely ...maybe friday ad ..if you have it that way ..wanted ad in local shop ?? good luck