Any halp for disabled person needing new mattress and chair but no money?? :(

PeacefulWaters

Freecycle.

Local Facebook groups.

Charity shops.

theoretica

Is the sagging all in the mattress, or is some of it the bed base? Sometimes a board under the mattress can improve sagging a lot.

seven-day-weekend

Freecycle?

Mojisola

PeacefulWaters wrote: »

Freecycle.

Local Facebook groups.

Charity shops.

And just spread the word among people you know.

I was really pleased to be able to rehome everything from Mum and Dad's house rather than see stuff thrown away - none of it was expensive but it was all in good condition.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

If you've got a mortgage and your OH has a good job, it wouldn't be that hard to buy a memory foam mattress topper on credit, thus giving you some leeway before having to buy a new mattress. It's got my mattress to about the 15 year mark with the occasional replacing of a slat and came from a catalogue at a small amount per month. Or stick a pound in a jar a day for a few weeks and you'll have enough to buy one outright if credit is out of the question.

You could achieve this saving by something as simple as switching to drinking black instant coffee with no sugar, rather than filter coffee with both - or not drinking the stuff at all for a while (which wouldn't hurt anybody). If your family eat meat, then you could save a lot of money by having less in your meals or having a vegetarian meal for two days, then a meat one/and repeat - if they won't go along with that (although I don't know many kids who would turn down the offer of jacket potato, cheese and beans for dinner), you could use half the normal amount of mince and bulk the meal out with lentils and some porridge oats without telling them.


The sofa might be able to be helped by sticking a board underneath the seat cushions. If not, try putting some pillows on the floor and sitting on them with your back against the sofa for support.

Other than that, there is unlikely to be any help - you already get PIP, which is intended for your additional needs, you own a house/flat and you've said your OH earns good money.

This isn't intended to be harsh for the sake of it, but you aren't the only person to have a medical condition and an uncomfortable bed - and when people with genuinely almost nothing get little or no help other than some packets of food that can be eaten without having to put a fiver they don't have on the electric/gas, there's no way that you will/should be able to get brand new furniture and a posh mattress for free.



It's easy with a chronic condition to feel helpless, but the fact is that nobody else is likely to help you, no matter how much you beg or say how hard it is. We know. It's, quite frankly, crap to be unwell and in pain. But you just have to get on with it as the alternative is giving up - which isn't an option when you have children.

onlyroz

Def try freecycle for the sofa. You'll also need a van to transport it though, unless you know someone who can help out. We got rid of our piano on freecycle and it was hilarious watching this man and his brother trying to get it down our garden and into his van with totally inadequate equipment.

Anyway I digress - you should prob get the mattress new, and go for memory foam. Is there no way you can make cut backs to save up for it? Or is there anything you can sell? Or perhaps try some crowdfunding to raise some money?

Savvy_Sue

Please don't just buy a memory foam mattress unless you've previously slept on one. We've occasionally come across them in hotels, and DH practically melts.

seven-day-weekend

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Please don't just buy a memory foam mattress unless you've previously slept on one. We've occasionally come across them in hotels, and DH practically melts.

I hate them too. I get so hot!

Detroit

If things are so tight for you financially, have you checked you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to? Is your DMP realistic?

If you haven't already done so, you might find a visit to citizens advice helpful for a holistic look at your finances, including maximizing your income, budgeting and debt management.

Alternatively, try the turn to us website for a benefit check. There is also information on there about grants you may be eligible to apply for.

Ctizens Advice could again give help with this, as they should have information on any available local and national charitable support, and may be able help you submit an application.

Some grant making trusts will only accept applications from agencies, rather than direct from the individual in need, so approaching them for support will broaden your options.

Red-Squirrel_2

Does the nature of your disability mean you are at risk of pressure sores?