Hi there, my name is Gemma and I’m in desperate need of help, I’ve been under so much emotional stress these past few weeks. Just over a month ago, due to a reassessment of my mental health under the benefit cuts that are widespread in the UK, I lost my Universal Credit benefit which basically helps me get through the month with rent, bills and food as my mental health prevent’s me from finding work. It was supposed to get sorted, but as of today (October 30th, 2017) I am still not in receipt of my U.C benefit due to my reassessment being an ongoing case, I have however received a Disability and Mental Health questionnaire which I have to complete in order for the DWP to complete my reassessment, this can take a further 3 - 4 weeks to be processed.
This leaves me with absolutely nothing to pay my rent and on October 24th, 2017 I was called to court by my local housing association for being in rent arrears and failing to pay rent due to my loss of benefit. Thanks to my last Youcaring post I was able to pay a substantial rent payment bringing my arrears down and the court ruled in my favour allowing me to keep my flat and stating that they would monitor my payments. However, another payment is due to be made which I cannot afford and as stated on the letter I have uploaded that another failed payment will force decree (eviction).
My rent balance as of October 29th, 2017 is £296.78 and on November 12th it will go up to £358.03 (as shown). So I have set my goal to £600 in hopes to pay my rent, utility bills (gas/electricity) and get some food to do me for November.
I know I ask often but please help me, it has not been a good couple of months for me and anyone who’s been following me for long enough knows that. Again, please help by donating or boosting. If you do not agree with “e-begging” as some of you have kindly put it then please do not interact with this post or send me mail telling me to “get a job”.
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