I said way back in this thread, I do not want more benefits. I am satisfied with the tax credits I get, though it is a struggle making ends meet, we do manage most weeks. I do not want my 'lifestyle choices' funded by anyone but myself and work towards that daily (I am working between skimming this thread - which is why I missed your post)
What I want is better funded education and NHS. I'd also welcome a rejig of the housing situation, especially the bedroom tax situation (rent is the only area I do want more financial help and I'd prefer it to be via rent controls than higher benefits)
This would help me in a number of ways. If mental health services received more funding, my local CAHMS might be able to take on enough counselors so that one was available to give DD the time she needs to open up to them. As it is, I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place atm with her. She won't engage with them, they don't have the resources to help her if she won't engage. She won't engage because she suffers anxiety (in part around speaking to strangers)
More funding in education would mean smaller class sizes, enabling DD to feel more confident in the classroom and less prone to panic attacks.
If I could improve her mental health, I would be free to look for work outside the home to supplement my self employment income.
I do not want my family to trump anyone. I want better services for all. I don't believe I'll get that under the tories.
Oh and as a side note, I didn't chose for my child to suffer poor mental health. Nor did I chose for my ex-H to kick us out.