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Going to try and escape again

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CKMUM · 22/06/2006 16:07

I have finally been given a loan from the DSS and have found a flat that accepts Housing Benefit.

The only thing is the place is unfurnished, although has a cooker and carpets and I'm not sure I have enough money for removals.

Any one got any bright ideas? I need to hurry up before someone else gets the flat as it's about the only place that takes benefit without a guarantor

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shhhh · 22/06/2006 16:11

Not able to offer experience on this but can't the dss loan help towards removals..? Can you rope any family /friends to help..? Not aware of your circumstances sorry..

Same thing with friends/family for furnishing the property..? Anyone got any items they no longer want..?

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CKMUM · 22/06/2006 16:15

Don't have many friends or elatives to help.

Loan is 940. After paying deposit there won't be enough for removals.

I could maybe try salvationa rmy for stuff when I get tehre but at the very least i need someone to take small stuff like clothes, toys etc and sentimentals tuff that can't be replaced.

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coppertop · 22/06/2006 16:32

Could you try Freecycle to get furniture etc? I've never used it myself but I know a lot of MNers think it's great.

Are there any MNers in your area who could help? Do you have enough to maybe hire a small van or someone from those "Man-with-a-van" ads? We did that when we moved as we had no money and no-one to help. It took a few trips but we managed it in the end.

heavenis · 22/06/2006 16:48

Can the dss put you in touch with any places that do furnature. How about the landlord would they furnish it and charge a little more in rent.

warthog · 22/06/2006 17:04

where are you?

Crystaltips · 22/06/2006 19:00

freecycle

I have heard great reports about this .... on the jeremy vine radio show

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CKMUM · 22/06/2006 19:02

in oxford, have also posted this under other subjects

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NomDePlume · 22/06/2006 19:04

I think the only trouble with freecycle is that they ask that you swap x number of items of your own before you are allowed to take anything, IYSWIM.

Would your local branch of Women's Aid be able to help ? I'm sure they'll have come across this before. Even if they are unable to help directly, they may be able to put you in touch with the right people ?

WellKnownMemorablePeachyClair · 22/06/2006 19:54

A lot of areas have specific facillities where people on low incomes can go for furniture etc. Ask at your local SureStart, if there is onme they'll ahev details.

Also try FreeCycle- maybe it depends on the area, ours has no giove first thing 9though we've not taken but have given)

WRVS used to help also in these situations, so I would ask them.

help is definitely out there, it just varies from region to region.

I had a woman from womens Aid as a client (use dto work at homeStart), and she had her furniture etc sorted for her. now, I'm not saying it was great but it was functional, anand then she just replaced it as she went along and could afford to. Womens Aid would definitely be a source of advice on this.

WellKnownMemorablePeachyClair · 22/06/2006 19:55

A lot of areas have specific facillities where people on low incomes can go for furniture etc. Ask at your local SureStart, if there is onme they'll ahev details.

Also try FreeCycle- maybe it depends on the area, ours has no giove first thing 9though we've not taken but have given)

WRVS used to help also in these situations, so I would ask them.

help is definitely out there, it just varies from region to region.

I had a woman from womens Aid as a client (use dto work at homeStart), and she had her furniture etc sorted for her. now, I'm not saying it was great but it was functional, anand then she just replaced it as she went along and could afford to. Womens Aid would definitely be a source of advice on this.

lexiemum · 23/06/2006 09:12

ck - there is somewhere in oxford where they can provide furniture but for the life of me can't remember the name though have used them when setting up homes for some of my residents as they've moved on.

I'd be happy to offer my help in moving if you need a car and driver.

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