Commuinty Grant/Budgeting Loan

DaisyFlower

Can you not use the tax credits/dla to pay for the mattresses if they need them - DLA is there to be used for any special needs.

I'd have perhaps bought a new washing machine over a holiday though (unless it wasnt broken in June).

karenx

When applying for a grant/loan for household items they will look in argos catalogue etc and see the basic price and offer you that. So 2 matress's could be £50 each and that is all they will offer you. Despite you wanting/needing a much better quality one. Same with a bed, you can get a single bed with matress very very cheaply from argos.

outofmoney

DaisyFlower wrote: »

Can you not use the tax credits/dla to pay for the mattresses if they need them - DLA is there to be used for any special needs.

I'd have perhaps bought a new washing machine over a holiday though (unless it wasnt broken in June).

We don't get tax credits. We don't even get child benefit as it is taken off our income support, but that is a different story.

I know DLA is for special needs but it is used in their daily life. We have to pay for fuel as walking can be painful. We pay for swimming lessons, constant replacements of shoes and clothes and we save a little to pay for holidays. (All UK)

I know the latter are not considered essential but we all need a break and even our tent is almost bigger than the house.

I have just had a look at the Family Fund and have requested a form.

Thanks to all for advice/help.

Indie_Kid

Do you get child additions within income support?

outofmoney

We get money for having children under 16, is that what you mean?

missmontana

have you ever thought about renting a washing machine in the mean time? only costs few pounds a week, where i live one of the repair shops rents them out on a weekly basis.

Also have you thought about contacting the salvation army or other local churches? they often have fund/resources.

Hope that helps x

outofmoney

Thanks. I did look into renting but none that local so it was going to be quite costly. However as a temporary measure maybe, depends if they have a minimum term.

GlasweJen

http://www.familyfund.org.uk/

provided bedding for my niece in addition to a washing machine, linen and holiday vouchers.

outofmoney

Thanks GlasweJen

debtmess

sorry to jump in. i keep seeing the family fund mentioned but no idea how it works (if that makes sense) ds3 is 4 and has a higher care component of dla (he is autistic, with a sen statement)

op do you get carers allowance ? and there is a extra amount paid on ctc for middle and higher rate dla