I accompanied M to see an advice worker from Disabilities Forum "London" this morning. The worker was complimentary about how much I knew about housing, benefits etcetera. I often do *very* informal volunteering helping people claim benefits and get access to housing and advice/support services, and it's nice to have my skills and knowledge ( Read more... )

So tired! Too many activities! Resting tonight. Good. Apols for the grammar!

I missed the last train from deepest South London last night, so stayed with aster13 rather than journeying via nightbus(es). Chilled out evening despite my nervousness. Did envelope-stuffing for Women In Secure Hospitals this morning/afternoon. Had quite a laugh ( Read more... )

Brief post as I'm at work ( Read more... )

Someone in the Department of Work and Pensions (the people that deal with my benefits) cannot understand the difference between week and month. I typically do not earn more than £15 per week (the limit for people on DLA before they start deducting Income Support pound for pound how much I earn: for example, if I earned £17 per week on average I'd ( Read more... )

( Probably boring if you're not me )

Woke up to people on the radio talking about benefit reform. Great way to start the day.

I keep thinking about getting a job/careers options, but I come up with a few problems:( This is mostly talking about my mental health problems, is not too heavy though )