Hi, just joined and coming across this site whilst looking for Pension Credit Answers.
Due to being disabled both physically and (slowly) mentally with early onset, I have relied on Pension Credit to top up my State Pension. In early May I received notification of a visit to find out who lives in my house. I then noticed that my PC had not been paid for several weeks leaving my finances in a complete mess. Before anyone says I should have noticed, This money is put into an account to pay all my bills, so it is only if, and when they are not being paid, or in fact 'bounce' as happened, that I notice a problem. This is a huge problem to me because in earlier years I got into deep debt and nearly lost my live after all the threats, visits, letters etc. from varying debt collection agencies. I will never be in that situation again, or so I thought, now it is happening all over again, and I am using the rest of my small income to make sure the debts are being paid, even if I eat only occasionally.
There should not be a problem as only my carer ever visits the house, and yes has a bedroom for bad times. All known and above board.
However, since beginning of May and following making a statement, I have heard absolutely nothing, zilch !!!!!!!!
Unfortunately, due to a problem with (mis) hearing, I do not use a telephone or mobile, I really have a phobia with them, and always ask any persons who I deal with to email or royal mail me.
I cannot get out of the house now, no money for taxis etc. and am just stuck. I spend £20 per week on food, I have never smoked nor taken to drink .
Is this really the end, it certainly feels like it is, and I know if I get an eviction notice for the home I have lived in for 30 years, that will tip the balance.
So, really this is just a hope that someone in authority will read this and be happy that there is one person less to pay PC. Thank you for allowing me to post on your forum.