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christinej
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My husband has variant FTD dementia,I have claimed benefit to help us as part of his illness he burnt through all our money .but unfortunately the benefit advice I was given has left us without benefit And nearly £3000 in debt to pay back North Somerset and universal credit. I followed the advice of the people sent to see us and now I am in debt and could end up homeless Any help out there
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Hello @christinej Pleased to meet you
Thank you for joining and sharing.
Sorry to hear this.
I am one of the team of community champions. We guide, advise help members of our community.
Please can I advise look at the following links may be useful to you.
Shelter line for housing advice
Helpline 0808 800 4444
My own Housing Association has properties all over the UK
https://www.homegroup.org.uk
Money advice and debt advice these links.
Money Advice Centre
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Helpline 0800 138 7777
Stepchange
https://www.stepchange.org.
Helpline 0800 138 1111
Other support useful the following welfare assistance .
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk
https://www.redcross.org.uk
https://www.trusselltrust.org.
Gives areas of local food banks.
Please I would also speak to CAB your local office for further advice.
Please if I can help with anything please get in touch.
Please take care.
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Welcome to the community @christinej! I hope @thespiceman has offered you some helpful suggestions. If there is anything else we can do then please do let us know.
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