When things hit rock bottom the only answer is to fight the way back up...

Hiddenidenity

Thank you for all the replies and checking in

TV license halfs in a few weeks, will log in and check when later, didn't even think of that! thank you. I think I will look for broadband before the end of summer, DS is less than happy about the idea of nothing to watch

cocalls

hi hidden

you're doing great. Re the tv thing have you thought about getting a freesat box as you mentioned you didnt have an ariel. my mum was paying loads to sky so i got her to cancel the tv bit and she now just has a basic broadband & phone line. It costs £80 upfront but then there's no extra fees.

Bobarella

Just popping in to say hello Hidden. Hope you are ok.

Hiddenidenity

Thanks Bob hope you're okay too x

Had an awful day. The worst day in a long time.

DaringToDream_2

Oh Hidden sorry to hear you've had a rubbish day, hope you are ok. Sending hugs xx

XSpender

Sorry to hear you have had a bad day Hidden, hope you are OK x

Toni'sfriend

Hope you're OK, Hidden

Eager_Elephant

hidden, are you going to CAB about benefits?

If you are I can help with entitlement as its what I do in my day job.

You need to claim Income Support via DWP and Housing and Council Tax Benefit from your local council - some councils have a form online which makes things easier.

Don't delay in making claims otherwise you could lose money you are entitled to.

pennywisepoundstupid

Hope your ok Hidden.

Ditto what EE has said about claiming benefits, also your children should be entitled to free school lunches, also have you checked out whether you can claim for a school uniform grant, a lot of people don't know about this and if your entitled you should claim.
https://www.gov.uk/help-school-clothing-costs

Doobop

Hope you're ok