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SMI stopping
sheridan111
Member Posts: 3 Listener
Been reading some of the posts re the SMI help stopping.
In the same boat with that and just don' know who to contact for advice and what to do.
I have a 2 year old daughter and am a single parent.
Like many invested a lot in my property. It appears as though at the end of my mortgage term which is a few years away yet I will have to leave my home. I won't be able to pay off the capital and now with the dwp interest payments stopping any chance of being able to do so will be stopped from happening. As many it appears as though I will be loosing all that I've worked for and struggled to have.
Will there ever be chance of getting to have your own home if on disability benefits? I was planning to be aiming to be back in work again by the time my daughter was at school but due to my disabilities it would only ever be able to be part time and thus always having that benefit connection.
I have not signed the dwp loan yet but will have to as not going to have other choice it appears.
Could talk further with someone and explain more re the situation if there is any agencies or anyone that can help.
Any advice anyone??
Sheridan
In the same boat with that and just don' know who to contact for advice and what to do.
I have a 2 year old daughter and am a single parent.
Like many invested a lot in my property. It appears as though at the end of my mortgage term which is a few years away yet I will have to leave my home. I won't be able to pay off the capital and now with the dwp interest payments stopping any chance of being able to do so will be stopped from happening. As many it appears as though I will be loosing all that I've worked for and struggled to have.
Will there ever be chance of getting to have your own home if on disability benefits? I was planning to be aiming to be back in work again by the time my daughter was at school but due to my disabilities it would only ever be able to be part time and thus always having that benefit connection.
I have not signed the dwp loan yet but will have to as not going to have other choice it appears.
Could talk further with someone and explain more re the situation if there is any agencies or anyone that can help.
Any advice anyone??
Sheridan
Replies
So sorry to hear about your situation and how the SMI changes are affecting you. In your case, it might be worth seeking face to face guidance with Citizens Advice to see if they can offer any input. You didn't mention whether you were claiming any benefits, but it might also be worth checking the benefits calculator to check that you're claiming all that you may be entitled to.
When you do begin thinking about employment, it's important to ensure you find something suitable for you and your disability. You may like to check out Scope's Support To Work scheme, and we have employment advisors on the community who can offer guidance too.
I hope this helps at least as a starting point- please do keep us updated and we'll assist where we can.