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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Money
This week I’ve been thinking a lot about money. Things changed when Graham left and it’s been difficult getting used to the financial side. I couldn’t afford a holiday this year but I was saving like made to try and replace my wheelchair which is on it’s last legs (or should I say wheels?) But then I get hit with bills from everywhere. Including a massive one from the Council Tax. Eek, being disabled I’ve always been able to claim Council tax benefit but apparently that doesn’t count on the new benefit service which I had to go on. This means I was overpaid over £2000 in Council Tax benefit. I had no idea. I did declare my situation but when I got a letter saying that I would still get the benefit, I didn’t know they had made a mistake, and now I have to pay it back! So much for a new wheelchair.
I get PIP which is a benefit for my disability and it also means that I get a car for giving up half of my benefit. I would not be able to afford a car otherwise. I’ve heard that they are making changes to PIP which means I will not only lose my money (which is just over £200 a month) I will lose my car. It isn’t confirmed yet, but it’s a big worry. I’m really not looking to getting on the bus on my rickety old wheelchair again. Fingers crossed they don’t go ahead with the plans. (I know the election is coming up but this is something across both major parties.)
So, this week all I’ve been thinking about is money.
I was supposed to be doing my home treatment today but my equipment didn’t turn up. I’m waiting to hear what has happened. I had a feeling it wasn’t going to be plain sailing. Nothing ever is.
Now, it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?
Oh my goodness! That is awful about the Council Tax overpayment. It seems so wrong that you are paying for their mistake. I am so sorry.
That makes no sense about PIP! How are you expected to live with no money. The benefit system is just stupid. I would try not to worry about it until the general election happens, that might change everything.
That isn’t good that your equipment didn’t turn up for your treatment, I hope it has by now or turns up soon. x
Uncertainly makes the benefit changes seem even worse. I’m sorry that the system is messing you around like this. I hope that it is a mistake in your favour, as it doesn’t seem to make sense. How annoying your treatment didn’t turn up. Frustrating if nothing else, as I bet you were all set up for it. I hope next week brings you better news.
Money is always a worry and the proposed benefit changes don’t help. Hope they can get your equipment to you soon.
Oh no, sorry that you’ve ended up having to pay back the council tax and that the new wheelchair has to be put on hold. I really hope that you can manage to keep your PIP and your car whoever ends up in government – that must be a worry with things potentially being about to change. Hope things get sorted out for your home treatment. #WotW