I have been in a lucky position with housing and finances since I split from my sons father last year, but we need to move into rented accommodation very soon. I am on income support and don't receive much maintenance. My sons have several food allergies which makes my food bills much higher than normal. It looks like I will need to find £100 a month to top up the housing benefit I will be entitled too, in order to find a house close enough to my sons school. From September I hope to start working part time as my youngest can start nursery, but have no idea how long it will take me to find a job.
I'm really worried about paying all the bills, keeping my car (if I let it go i'm not sure i'll ever be able to afford the initial outlay again, plus it limits my employment options)
Is £100 rent top up ridiculous? Does anyone else have to find that sort of money each month? I've been treating myself a bit this last year, whilst saving some money too, because I know I will be watching every penny. I'm not sleeping anymore because I am so worried. I don't have any family or anyone to fall back on