How long? getting (even more ) desperate!

Indie_Kid

Anny wrote: »

You mate need some lessons in reality. If you think £71 a week is a good amount of money then please share with us how you would manage on that amount?

Remembering you need to pay , food, toiletries, utilities, gas, electric water rates, TV Licence, insurances, telephone bills or costs, bus fares, stamps, clothing and any emergency repairs for washing machine, fridge etc. Not to mention birthday cards/presents. Social events would surely be out, but this is many's reality £71 per week!

I wait with eagerness for your reply and your budget planning for an adult to live on that amount for 7 days,because I am also a tax payer and I think it is a disgustingly low amount to expect anyone to live on.Never mind someone with health issues that may incur extra financial output!

You also forgot the council tax (as working age claimants are expected to pay some now) and possibly topping up rent.

Poppie68

I don't know if it will apply to you in your situation but when i was checking something on our LA website a while back i noticed they can in some circumstances help with gas and electric. Maybe worth a check on your LA website.