Can I get help packing and moving to a new home?

Ragesht

hi, I am a disabled multiple sclerosis suffer, I am 56 years of age, due to a divorce I may have to find my own home. I was wondering that when the time comes can I apply or get, paid or unpaid  help in packing  and moving my personal belongings to the new home and unpacking.

thank you,
Ragesh 

Roddy

Ragesht said:

hi, I am a disabled multiple sclerosis suffer, I am 56 years of age, due to a divorce I may have to find my own home. I was wondering that when the time comes can I apply or get, paid or unpaid  help in packing  and moving my personal belongings to the new home and unpacking.

thank you,
Ragesh 

Hi @[email protected]
I am going through this myself and so it will be interesting & helpful to hear what others can suggest... My own advice would be to contact your local council housing department AND adult social services... I also completed a form online via my local council asking for all of the assistance that I need. They are currently assessing my needs and so I'm waiting to hear back from them... There doesn't seem to be ANY charities which can help, but subject to your own financial means you may be entitled to help with moving costs, and again your council is the place to ask. I know many people say this, but if all else fails visit the Citizens Advice Bureau and they will point you in the right direction.

Ragesht

Hi, many thanks for your advice.

LaughingLolly

@Ragesht on a commercial level there are companies who do pack and unpack for a fee. We moved last year and the council paid for help with our removals as there were multiple disabilities in the family, however they did make it very clear that this was VERY rare and was a personal decision they made to help us. The actual co!many helping however we're awful! I have been a disabled single mum in the past and use a really good packaging company however which saved my life! 

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Ragesht

Thank you for your advice, you have helped.

Sam_Scope

Hi @Ragesht
Local Councils often have allocated funds to assist people in urgent need so it may be worth getting in touch with them to ask if they can help.

Do you have any friends or family who you could call on to help?

Ragesht

Hi , thanks, yes I do have family but they are 60+. Overs hanksnfor the information though.

livonia

Are yu staying with same authority at district level? Your district council will have a fund . I moved areas and was on my knees literally coping packing . My neighbours helped a little. One idea is ask age uk that’s local to yu maybe they have ideas or volunteers 

Ragesht

Thank you.

Chloe_Scope

Hi @Ragesht, I hope you are doing well. Was your local council able to help?

Ragesht

No

livonia

When I moved within same authority area I was able to get help with moving costs under discretionary housing benefit as it’s a pot of money for additional housing costs can yu get sight of their form each council admin their own scheme not all will give for moving costs mine did they gave because moving reduced my costs as was lower rent and cheaper heating 

livonia

If you are still a trade union member as non worker I kept membership for two years -  sorry don’t your circumstances bit they sometimes assist.

parish council ? Cd yu phone local citizens advice if they know anyone ? Some very small local charities support people local to them for example  

Ragesht

Good good idea, thank you, I will try.

Chloe_Scope

I hope @livonia's suggestion helps. But please let us know if not

April2018mom

How are you today @Ragesht

Topkitten

In my area there are 2 removal companies who specialize in Council House moves. They charge extra for packing everything for you but I didn't inquire about unpacking. As Council Moves have to be carried out usually during a single week (two weeks at the most) and also because you usually have little advance notice these two companies will deal with such specific problems and get a person or family moved on time and with the least fuss. In your position I would ring round various removal firms and ask if they provide this sort of service. If they don't they should know of any companies who do. Do keep in mind though that moving this way is not cheap. Around 4 years ago the move cost about £2,500 for the move and packing, for carpets and fitting them and for the items needed for curtains and other bits and pieces but I did have a little help from my brother-in-law with the curtains, wiring the cooker and other little bits and pieces.

Hope this helps.

TK

charlie79

I realise how lucky I was when I moved having good friends. Unfortunately I was just as difficult to move lol I don't know what area you are in. I'm in sw2 so my carers got advice from a charity called centre 70. I don't know if there is one in your area. But I wish you lots of luck. Also I don't know if scope phone line could give you advice. Everyone has been helpful and good advice so I hope one of the options gives you a solution to your problem

Ragesht

Thank you very much for your kind thoughts.

livonia

Ex forces ? If yu are Salvation Army help

charlie79

I know this is a long shot but have you tried calling your local church. Sometimes they offer services of help. My mum was a big church goer back in the day they often helped people. It may be a silly idea. But from experience when I was young they did offer certain services. It's worth a try. Google brilliant for finding nearest parish phone number. 

Ragesht

Thank you, so much help! I am ever grateful.

April2018mom

Ragesht said:

Thank you, so much help! I am ever grateful.

This may or may not work out but try contacting your local church for moving assistance. What is the worst that could happen? When we moved, I asked for some help and got 2 or 3 people to come help me carry boxes down 2 sets of stairs as well. It is worth a shot at least.
You can google or if you know the name, visit the website directly or call/email the vicar. At our church, there is a box for requests. 

charlie79

Sorry was just a long shot

Roddy

Ragesht said:

Thank you, so much help! I am ever grateful.

I'm moving 55 miles to another property in 3-4 weeks time. One of my local charities are assisting me, and they are not connected with such things themselves. It's a good idea to ask ANY of your own local charities as they may be able to help you with at least something? They have lots of volunteers, including those with large vans etc. who may help with moving if you offer them the price of their petrol... :-) 

Ragesht

Thank you, I will thanks