Help with moving house?

danlaws111

Is there help available with moving house?
Something like a charity organization that can help with both the manpower and the vehicle to move my things from storage to my new flat?
I am unable to lift heavy items let alone carry them upstairs.
I live in Swansea and claim both U.C. and P.I.P.

I would be grateful for any advice or pointers.
Cheers everyone

Alex_Alumni

Hello and welcome @danlaws111 I'm not certain on whether there's any charity organisations which offer this service, or if there would be any grants which cover the costs of removals vans and the like. 

Have you spoken to any removals companies about the support you'd need, and whether they can accommodate your needs? 

On an unrelated note, I went to university in Swansea, so know it well Are you staying in the city, or moving somewhere new?

danlaws111

I have just been advised that it's possible that I can get help with moving costs via The Discretionary Assistance Fund.
I've been homeless for just over a month and have been waiting for a flat in Townhill to be decorated.
Nice and quiet, cracking views.
I'm over the moon eh.
When was you at University?

L_Volunteer

I am really pleased for you @danlaws111. It sounds really positive that you have been advised that it's possible that you can get help with moving costs via The Discretionary Assistance Fund. 

How are you managing with having been homeless for just over a month? Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you with this. 

Hopefully the flat in Townhill will be decorated soon! It sounds lovely and quiet with cracking views and I can hear why it would make you feel so happy 

Alex_Alumni

Quite a few years ago now @danlaws111 early 2010s  

And I can well believe it's got cracking views, I'm really glad things are moving forward for you.

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Let us know if you need a hand with anything or have any questions, and enjoy exploring the community.

I'm glad we could help advise you, and keep us up to date on how you get on with the move!

ainywayaa

danlaws111 said:

Is there help available with moving house?
Something like a charity organization that can help with both the manpower and the vehicle to move my things from storage to my new flat?
I am unable to lift heavy items let alone carry them upstairs.
I live in Swansea and claim both U.C. and P.I.P.

I would be grateful for any advice or pointers.
Cheers everyone

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poppy123456

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Aphrodite_Persephone

@danlaws111 if you haven't moved yet and are on universal credit they can help with moving costs. However, it's a loan and repayments are taken monthly out of your universal credit. 

Nadh

Hi!

I'm disabled & moving in a couple of weeks. I have got help with the transportation (my dad & boyfriend) however, they are unable to move heavy items, hence most of my stuff will be in small boxes & there's no sofa's, but there is a treadmill to go upstairs (1st floor). Did you find any charities that can help with this or do you know of someone (cheap) in Westwood, Kent that can help?

L_Volunteer

Hi @Nadh. Apologies that no one was able to respond to your question.

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