Help with moving costs for a pensioner

robbiewilliams

Would an OAP on basic state pension lus pension credit be able to claim any help with moving from a council home to a housing association property. They have no savings. Thanks in advance

poppasmurf_bewdley

I can't think that there is anything specific that they can claim. Maybe a crisis loan from DWP would be the solution.

When I moved a couple of years ago, I hired a man (2 men) and a van and it cost all of £200.

benefitbaby

If the reason for the move is to ease exceptional pressure then consider a community care grant. If the OAP is in receipt of guarantee pension credit then this is a qualifying benefit. CCG's are nto repayable.

If this does not work then possibly a budgeting loan.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_help_if_on_a_low_income_ew/help_for_people_on_a_low_income_-_the_social_fund.htm

Bollotom

Might be worth approaching the Housing Association concerned as they sometimes have access to grants, also Age Concern may be able to give advice, also Social Services. :cool:

robbiewilliams

Thanks Benefitbaby and Bollotam, I will investigate. Poppasmurf "all of £200" is fine if you have that amount of money, this person does not which is why I am seeking advice.

poppasmurf_bewdley

robbiewilliams wrote: »

Poppasmurf "all of £200" is fine if you have that amount of money, this person does not which is why I am seeking advice.

That's why I suggested a 'man and van'. £200 is much cheaper than the £600 Pickfords quoted. If these people don't have any money, how did they expect to move in the first place?

robbiewilliams

Maybe they are not "expecting" to, maybe they have to for health reasons?