Where can I get help with furniture, essentials, and financial support after losing my PIP?

annluna

Hi everyone I have just moved into a property I am over 50 and have nothing in the place I have no bed no furniture nothing I am on a low income have had my pip taken from me and just get 344 a month I've tried everything looking for free stuff but it's all collection I can't do this. I suffer with back and joint pain along with severe mental health.i am at my wits end and feel very low and down noone is helping me I am not eating or sleeping well I've tried everything I am at a loss please help

mix_dage

Hi @annluna

Sorry to hear you are struggling especially without a bed.

Search online for a local furniture project or a volunteer organisation in your area, they are often able to source furnishings to set you up. Local Church’s often run schemes for clothing, furniture and food banks. So worth an ask. Also if there is local CAB office they often know of small local charities who can provide essentials such as a bed, and bedding.
Do you have mental health support worker, or a social worker, they can often signpost and support urgent needs. May be worth contacting your local council, ask if they have welfare rights so you can get your PIP back on track and have a full welfare check.

GP surgery should have a well being practitioner who can also help signpost you or make contact on your behalf.
I do wish you well and hope that you can get something sorted today so you can at least sleep comfortably going forward.

Best wishes

annluna

Thankyou so much for your kind words and help I will look into all of these thankyou ann

mix_dage

Ranald

I am not religious man, but happen to know that my local Catholic priest has a small store of furniture and white goods. I haven't asked him, but I imagine this is a common thing country wide? Might be worth investigating.

If this gentleman is the norm for priests, then aid is given freely, regardless of faith or lack of.

Santosha12

@annluna I can't add much I'm sorry to what others have suggested but just wanted to say I really hope you can get sorted very soon. The local furniture projects that @mix_dage mentioned usually deliver too at low cost. The social prescriber at GP surgery also are very helpful, they helped set me out on the rd to getting PIP, they could maybe help you with re looking at that. Thinking of you and wishing you the very best, things have a way of turning around for the better.

gym

What area do you live in

noonebelieves

Dear @annlunaI’m really sorry to hear about what you’re going through. That sounds incredibly tough, and I can only imagine how overwhelming it must feel right now.You mentioned that you’re not eating well-is that because of financial struggles, or is it due to stress and how you’re feeling? If it’s the former, have you been able to access a local food bank? Many offer emergency support, and they may be able to help in the short term.I truly hope things turn around for you soon. Please try to hold on…there are people who care and want to help. You’re not alone in this.Sending you strength and support.