As you know energy and food prices have risen massively for many things, yet people like myself who are disabled and can’t work get the same amount of money. I still just get the same amount of money I have for multiple years (give or take a few pence as that is all it changes … Read more
Be careful if you get advice from Citizens Advice, I was given completely wrong information from a benefit “specialist”. As you know, all I get is PIP. I can’t get any other benefits.Last week I got a letter dated just before Christmas which was my PIP review. It was extended until August 2022 but they … Read more
As you know, I am housebound and barely ever see outside these four walls, other than for medical appointments. I hate it and being stuck inside is a horrible feeling.I have no freedom. No independence. I had to start a crowdfund for an electric wheelchair (also called a powerchair) as I really need to be … Read more
When people read that I get just over £300 a month total income from a disability benefit, many people often think you aren’t claiming all you can and they reply and tell you about other benefits or extra discounts you can get. When I reply that I am not eligible, some people don’t understand you … Read more
Over the last year and especially over the last few months, prices of essentials has been rapidly increasing. Everything is getting more expensive in England. The majority of price increases have been due to Brexit and prices continue to climb every day. Being chronically ill, disabled, housebound and unable to work, I only live on … Read more
As you know I can’t get ESA or UC so I live on PIP alone which isn’t enough to live on. You can read more about it here.With energy prices going very high (especially gas), the government recently posted they ways they help the vulnerable.Here is the article. It reads like all the vulnerable get … Read more