I need help with shopping, and getting prescriptions during bad weather. I'm struggling to pay bills

jilly567

Hello I am on pip enhanced rate. 12 points . I have been diagnosed with aspergers. Also severely mentally impaired  diabetic. Anxiety. Arthritis. Alone and isolated and disabled.

Need help with shopping, prescriptions during bad weather.  Skint waspi no Christmas lunch. Struggling to pay bills.

poppy123456

Hi,

Have you ever had a needs assessment? If not then you can refer yourself through this link. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

Have you ever had a full benefits check from a local advice agency near you? If not, then i'd advise you to do this to check that you're claiming all the benefits you're entitled to. Start here for this. https://advicelocal.uk/

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

Sorry to hear about your situation but agree with the above suggestions 

May also be contacting your local council to see if there are any community services to help in your area 

Alex_Alumni

Hello @jilly567 I hope you've found our member's advice useful!

Added to that, Scope's advisers might be able to help you manage your energy and water bills, have a look at the Disability Energy Support service.

Please do let us know if we can offer any additional support, we're here to help

Alex

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @jilly567 I just wanted to check in with you today to see how you were getting on. Have you had a chance to read the above comments?

It definitely sounds as though you could benefit from some additional support. Do you currently have any kind of support at home? 

Do you have enough food to get you through until the weather improves a bit? Do you have any friends, family, or neighbours who could pick some bits up for you? 

chiarieds

Hi @jilly567 - & welcome to the community from me too. I hope you're doing OK. As well as the advice above you may also get assistance  from your local council in the form of financial help or vouchers, etc. Please look at this link: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/how-to-get-help-with-urgent-or-one-off-expenses/  scrolling down to 'Can I get help from my local council?'

Please also see: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-repeat-prescriptions-online/    to see if you can get your prescriptions delivered to your home.

Lastly, the Salvation Army is always willing to help anyone with practical advice & support (it doesn't matter whether you have a faith, or not) :  https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/