Friend pressurising me to rent a car

[norfolkgirl88]

I used to date a guy and now we are just friends. I am disabled and need a fair bit of help. For the last 2 years the two of us rented a car every so often when it was cheap to get about. From last autumn, his daughter came in with us to rent the car so we were paying thirds. After christmas, I assessed my finances and have depleted my savings quite a bit so decided this year I would cut back on lots of things, the car being one of them. Friend keeps going on about having a car again even though I have explained my financial position. He tries to guilt trip me by saying he does lots of things to help me even though he gets carer's allowance and my money went down. He now hardly helps me with anything, popping round a couple of times a week. I am struggling but the cost of a private carer is too much. Friend said if we revert back to having the car often, he will help me again. I feel like I have to have the car now just to get out of the house and medical appointments. I feel trapped in this situation.

I disagree if he is receiving carers allowance he’s signed a declaration to be helping over 30 hours a week.
He’s a fraud

You need to report him for fraud.
Give specific details for how little he helps you.
You are being manipulated by him.
Report him for this.

Hi Op- you need a financial assessment from a social worker as if you have less than £23,500 in savings you don’t usually have to pay for a carer- also nhs transport offers transport for hospital appts and age concern does shopping. Get rid of this guy he’s taking advantage x

Well if he is receiving carers allowance for helping you but isn’t advise the DWP and his payment will be stopped. To be paid that money he has to help you a least 35 hours per week.

This is an old thread.

Having said that, I'd love to see an update from @norfolkgirl88 saying that she reported him, he got his comeuppance, and she's now getting more money and reliable support.