Ever since the government and DWP have been talking about replacing cash payments with vouchers I've been absolutely terrified to say the least. My mental health has deteriorated so much more, my anxiety is ridiculously bad and my panic attacks have I creased tenfold. Vouchers would not be of any use for me as I have to pay cash for most things. Just a few examples I've got to attend a chemist everyday for my medication so I have to get a taxi 4 days a week as my mother works 4 days a week and can only take me on her day off. My 16 yr old daughter is my carer and has to be with me at all times incase I have a panic attack or anxiety attack, I have to pay for my weekly food shopping plus fuel money for my mother who doesnt live with us to go an get my shopping as we've tried online shopping quite a few times and the always mess thing up which ended up costing extra money. Then there's extra money I have to spend on taxis to go to my various appointments with my keyworker, nurse, doctors etc.. it's endless amounts of cash so vouchers would completely ruin my life, I'm trembling just writing this. My mental health is at the lowest state it's ever been in.
