Well, I had a job centre appt today.

bantonm

It lasted for 2 hours and the lady was very understanding and nice. Sadly, she confirmed that I won't receive any financial help until two weeks tomorrow.

There's a chance I may get an advance that has to be paid back that I should hear about tomorrow so fingers crossed for that.

My friend was so kind to put me up for three nights but I am back in the car again tonight.

Had some washing done at my sisters and gave the car a clean out today. A friend sent me a few quid so I got so petrol and food.

Wish me luck... By Friday the crap could really hit the fan but I have a couple friends who will help out if I am really stuck. I don't want to impose on anyone too much so if I really do hit a lowest point again I will call on them.

Anyway, just thought I would update those of you who are concerned.

No negativity please.

And thank you for all the genuine advice and well wishes. My love to you all.

frenchielove

Glad you had an appointment, lots of luck, thank God for friends and family

jim292

I hope u manage to get the unemployment moneys sorted out, and everything works out ok for U

ghasimr

All the best and keep ur chin up.

giffgaffer_manchester

@bantonmat least the advisor was understanding you will get the advance but don't tell them you have friends that can support you because they will want you to get support from anyone but them and obviously you have help but you've got to be careful not to use it to often as times are hard for everyone and when you really need help it might no be there but don't suffer in silence you've got to strike the balance right but I wish you well I hope you get sorted soon

k89bpa

What benefit are you on? Beware of sanctions if you are on the looking for work one and don't do enough looking for work.

k89bpa

Also, now you have an active claim I think you will be eligible for a loan from there, (it's either them or the council, my biological mother got one, don't remember the name of it, but gov UK will direct you to the right place).

majorincident

At times like these, good friends are what you need. Good luck with bureaucratic sh1t.

flyingman76

Hope the Job centre do the right thing

lynda1962

@bantonm, I hope you get your money, take care. ☺

tids

Good luck with the job centre

andyslc

Thanks for the update @bantonm. Sorry to hear you re back in the car but it seems like things are a bit more positive. All the best.

vickyjakesmum

Things are moving forward, slowly, I know, and hard for you back in the car, but its a progress. Keep positive. 🙂

dolly247

So good to read @bantonm Keep up the PMA. x

blksg04

Good luck hope things are looking up for you take care

faywatkins

I am guessing as you are sleeping in your car that you are homless. Go to the council and get yourself registered so you can bid on properties. Shelter may be able to help and give you advice.

Had a friend in a similar situation, I gave him meals that I had prepared and then frozen as he had access to a microwave. He got offered a flat by the council within 7 days of telling them he was homeless.

Hope this may help

gsklb04

Good luck mate hope it all works out for you.

tradertall

Happens to everyone to be jobless at some stage. Good luck for everything. Keep us posted.

revjonty

k89bpa wrote:
Also, now you have an active claim I think you will be eligible for a loan from there, (it's either them or the council, my biological mother got one, don't remember the name of it, but gov UK will direct you to the right place).

They used to be called crisis loans.

I remember that back when I tried to get one many years ago, not having a cooker qualified, because you need to be able cook your food, as a basic necessity, but not having any money for food didn't qualify as a crisis.

That's logic! (as Paul Daniels might say)

shazzzy

go to your local CAB and ask them where the local foodbank is