New to all this benefit stuff, help please!

sunnyone

LynV wrote: »

Our Citizens advice centre not too good. Can't reach them on the phone to make an appointment as just answer machine. Plus don't have time to queue for a number and wait. I did see a man at the Council who deals with debt and is impressed at how well we are managing. I want to get debt free as quick as we can and now that working tax credit payments are coming in we can maybe set some aside and start about getting debt free. Some are only small ones now so if we can clear them and then put the extra to the bigger ones we may get sorted well now. I am grateful for all the tips you are giving me on here it is all very helpful.

Do you live rural?

I know that CAB visit diffrent villages every week (comunity centers etc.)around where I live in the NE and these surgerys are often quiet, at ours the center will pass on messages and I think they would for a someone in your situation, its worth asking.

LynV

I have not posted for a while but things are better. Have got Working Tax Credit now which is paying the mortgage as we do not qualify for ESA paying it as Alan's is contributions based. As of yesterday Alan has qalified for DLA so all in all we can now afford to live a bit better. Alan has not yet made any progress and it is unlikely that he will ever be able to work again.

krisskross

LynV wrote: »

I have not posted for a while but things are better. Have got Working Tax Credit now which is paying the mortgage as we do not qualify for ESA paying it as Alan's is contributions based. As of yesterday Alan has qalified for DLA so all in all we can now afford to live a bit better. Alan has not yet made any progress and it is unlikely that he will ever be able to work again.

You're one brave positive thinking lady.
Respect:beer:

LynV

It is the only way to be. No good wallowing in self pity. You can only deal with the cards you are dealt!