In much need of some advice

Dizzynanna

Hi to everyone,
I'm due to move into a council property in 2 weeks.
Due to emotional and sexual abuse I was prioritized as high risk living where I'm living.
Happy to be moving and be free from the abuse.
I'm disabled and feel so worried as moving into new home with nothing except the my clothes any advice be really appreciated
Thanks 😃

poppy123456

You can contact your local Authority and ask to apply for the Household Support Fund. Details here. https://www.gov.uk/cost-living-help-local-council it's not guaranteed that you will receive anything but always worth a try.

There's also places like gumtree and facebook in your local area where people sell items and often give them away for free.

There's also some information here about grants. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/grants-low-income/

https://myfamilyhome.co.uk/white-goods-grant/

I hope this helps and good luck with the move.

Dizzynanna

Thank you for advice Poppy will try these places
Thanks😃

Jimm_Scope

Glad you're getting your own space. I think Poppy has helped you plenty when it comes to helping you get all the things you need for your home.

Depending on where the home is, I'd recommend looking up local chat groups or interest groups you can join up.  Especially if the new place is removed from your current support network. If you have one, I know not everyone does. I know my local library hosts quite a few, as well as the town museum.

Lottie1732

@Dizzynanna Big congratulations on your new home. You might not have much to begin with, this takes time, but you have a secure roof and your own front door key. That is worth so much. 

I've recently moved into a secure property. That security of tenure is everything. As long as I pay my rent and don't have wild parties all the time, I'm settled now for as long as I need to be. 

How about approaching some "house clearance" companies near you? They get paid by individuals to take away their furniture etc. They offload it to charities and, probably, landfill.   You could chat to a few, make one or two friends - let them know what you need.  If they're kindly folk then they might have a few bits and pieces they can let you have before they dispose of it.  It costs them money to take things to the tip as they are a commercial concern.   It might not be that cut and dried but it's worth a go.

poppy123456

@Rileymuk thank you, that's kind of you. Just so that you know, i'm a woman and not a man