Hello every body I would like to ask the community how do I get my friend to be my support.
Understand this am disabled and have mental health issues. Since the last year have no support but thought about finding such.
As time moves on. Considering options one is to ask my friend to be my support.
Did read on here a while ago a lady I think lives on her own and has the similar scenario to me.
My friend lives up the road is helpful and useful. In the sense he is there for me and advise me on a range of subjects and themes and topics.
Being the older disabled need some one in the background to just assist but feel also could help as such some things I struggle to do.
Cope as I can do. You have to try to do the best you can. Yet if and when I need some one to assist with the little things. Looking at for example making a meal for me, shopping and social outings maybe, checking am taking medications. Advise on complex matters personal to me.
Filling out this PIP form made me realise how vulnerable am I. also coping and managing my life best as I could.
Social Direct is it pointless ringing because it is not the sort of aspect of care they do. Besides these councils have no money. Had them come out. Before. Waste of time and effort.
Discussing this yesterday with my friend. Could he be my support. Only problem is my benefits and would not be able to pay him at this precise moment. Because I have ESA in the support group and have applied for PIP. Not enough then to give him and me then to live on.
May I add further this is an enquiry. Just a thought at the moment . Where and how would the money come from. Have heard of direct payments. Is there a separate benefit. I would need to apply for.
Thank you every body.
@thespiceman
