£10 Christmas bonus.

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Just curious as to if you got yours from DWP (PIP etc). When? And what amazing thing you bought with it?
Mine came yesterday and I bought electric and gas top ups, chocolate and painkillers.

Erm Edwin you are basically saying it is up to people who are suffering a whole range of disabilies to give up a tiny little bonus for the homeless

Why don't you actually think about what you just said?

What a delightful thread. How many posters look down their nose at “people on benefits”. Aside from just how shit that attitude is, as many pps have pointed out, people on pip often work too.

Can I just remind people that £10 is the cost of putting a homeless person up in a hostel overnight. So whilst OP is spending her extra money on chocolate, that’s money that could have given a homeless person a bed and food for the night vs another night on the streets.

Put that into perspective all of you.

It's not a game of misery Top Trumps. Yes, it's sad homeless people are homeless but that doesn't mean disabled people and their families can't appreciate and enjoy their £10 given that they've spent the year (and years before/after) living with disabilities and all the restrictions they bring.

Can I just remind people that £10 is the cost of putting a homeless person up in a hostel overnight. So whilst OP is spending her extra money on chocolate, that’s money that could have given a homeless person a bed and food for the night vs another night on the streets.

Did you read that something like 1.50 of the £10 was spent on chocolate by the op?

back to the OP my dd's will go towards a ticket to the pantomime. she is so excited and will enjoy it.

That sounds lovely Samcro, I bet she'll have a great time

What pantomime is it?

Can I remind Edwin Bear that £10 will contribute about one fifth of an MPs lunch cost. Please write to your M P edwin and ask him or her to give up one meal to house 5 homeless people for a night. Double benefit means s/he wont have to step over them sleeping at Westminster station.

i don't know. think its Alandin. she will love it as she is going with other people in wheelchairs.

samco I struggle to think of anyone suffering more that the people I see sleeping rough at London Bridge every morning. No, I don’t believe people on benefits are more deserving of a bit of Christmas spirit than people who haven’t had a decent meal in months. Most people on benefits have a roof over their heads - these people are kipping down in gutters.

Well I hope she enjoys every second

What does this term “on benefits” mean to you Edwin? It’s vefy condescending and as if it’s something to look down on. Not quite sure why you look down on disabled people to be honest.

I think I am lost for words

So wrong

My understanding is that poorer people donate a much larger % of their income than the better off so how about we don't make them feel guilty for spending what really is a tiny amount of money on themselves.

I struggle to think of anyone suffering more that the people I see sleeping rough at London Bridge every morning. No, I don’t believe people on benefits are more deserving of a bit of Christmas spirit than people who haven’t had a decent meal in months. Most people on benefits have a roof over their heads - these people are kipping down in gutters.

You're presuming that none of us donates to charities? That none of us have bought an extra sandwich or a cup of soup to give to the homeless guy outside when buying our own lunch?

And while lots of people on disability benefits work, many are living on or below the poverty line.

edwinbear just seen your comment
I also wrote I spent £6 on electric and £2 on gas as I didn't have any.
45p for painkillers so I could go to work instead of being off ill and the rest on chocolate. Having not eaten properly for a few days I deserved something.
It's not a race to the bottom.

So edwinbear you have come on the thread to tell people who are terminally ill, disabled and carers that they don't deserve a treat- have you gone onto the style and beauty or Xmas shopping threads to tell people they shouldn't be spending their money on luxuries when there are homeless people in need or is it just those in receipt of disability benefits or carers allowance who you see fit to lecture?

Oh edwin.

I have a roof over my head. I also have no working heating. I'm bedridden, and only going out to appointments. I then have to use a wheelchair. In constant severe pain 24/7, sometimes spiking so badly I need A&E for appropriate pain relief. Oops, guess I shouldn't be using that resource either. I have cognitive, muscle, balance issues and severe weakness.

Still struggling?

God, some comments on this thread are making me lose faith in humanity.

Well Edwinbear, I think it’s disgusting that you don’t pay tax on the first 11k of your income when there are people living on the streets.

My boy got his for DLA... he got some new waterproof gloves... we have £2 left of the lovely £10 Christmas bonus 🤣🤣

And I think it's disgusting you're spending money on an internet connection when that money could house a homeless family.

Do tell, Edwin, how much did you donate to homeless charities last month? Financially, physically, and emotionally in exact detail please.