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bearclaire · 12-01-2018 9:30am #1

Hi, I’ve been allocated a Council Flat (took 12 years but not complaining as I was were nearly homeless before Christmas)
I’m on Disability allowance, but my question is what will they pay for and what won’t they. Basically I have nothing apart from a few pots and pans, going to need everything cooker bed fridge freezer sofas washing machine etc etc.
Just don’t wanna to put stuff on the form that’s not got on social welfare’s list and waste time
Thanks

splinter65 · 12-01-2018 10:11am

bearclaire wrote: »

Hi, I’ve been allocated a Council Flat (took 12 years but not complaining as I was were nearly homeless before Christmas)
I’m on Disability allowance, but my question is what will they pay for and what won’t they. Basically I have nothing apart from a few pots and pans, going to need everything cooker bed fridge freezer sofas washing machine etc etc.
Just don’t wanna to put stuff on the form that’s not got on social welfare’s list and waste time
Thanks

Don’t worry about “wasting time” , the CWO just wants to know what you have already.
If you have nothing you will get cooker fridge washing machine, if you don’t have a back yard you will get a dryer, a bed for everyone living there, possibly a tv, kitchen table and chairs, basic 3 piece suite.
That’s really it.

12-01-2018 10:15am

bearclaire wrote: »

Hi, I’ve been allocated a Council Flat (took 12 years but not complaining as I was were nearly homeless before Christmas)
I’m on Disability allowance, but my question is what will they pay for and what won’t they. Basically I have nothing apart from a few pots and pans, going to need everything cooker bed fridge freezer sofas washing machine etc etc.
Just don’t wanna to put stuff on the form that’s not got on social welfare’s list and waste time
Thanks

I’ve nothing to offer other than my good wishes for you in your new home.

bearclaire · 12-01-2018 10:17am

splinter65 wrote: »

Don’t worry about “wasting time” , the CWO just wants to know what you have already.
If you have nothing you will get cooker fridge washing machine, if you don’t have a back yard you will get a dryer, a bed for everyone living there, possibly a tv, kitchen table and chairs, basic 3 piece suite.
That’s really it.

Wow That’s a Lot more than I thought ðŸ˜႒
Thanks for that

bearclaire · 12-01-2018 10:18am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I’ve nothing to offer other than my good wishes for you in your new home.

Thank You Maryanne84 Appreciate that. Been a long road but I’m very thankful to be getting my own home

wifey28 · 12-01-2018 1:47pm

i believe they have allowances they are allowed to work off, for eg i know a family of 4 who got 2900 as they had absolutely nothing at all. But other people only get 1000. They wont pay infull for everything so dont expect it. They will give you bare minimum they think you can get away with. Your unlikely to be able to afford the likes of a dishwasher or dryer with what they give you, and if at all possible you should look into laying carpet/lino yourself.

I believe the size of the home also has a baring on how much they can give out

Gatling · 12-01-2018 2:46pm

wifey28 wrote: »

i believe they have allowances they are allowed to work off, for eg i know a family of 4 who got 2900 as they had absolutely nothing at all. But other people only get 1000. They wont pay infull for everything so dont expect it. They will give you bare minimum they think you can get away with. Your unlikely to be able to afford the likes of a dishwasher or dryer with what they give you, and if at all possible you should look into laying carpet/lino yourself.

I believe the size of the home also has a baring on how much they can give out

The average payment is around 1200 for the basics , beds white goods flooring if needed,and that about it ,
TVs and other home entertainments are not included.

Everything else wanted should be bought or picked up from sites such as adverts and done deal

12-01-2018 2:54pm

Gatling wrote: »

The average payment is around 1200 for the basics , beds white goods flooring if needed,and that about it ,
TVs and other home entertainments are not included.

Everything else wanted should be bought or picked up from sites such as adverts and done deal

“Marketplace “ on Facebook is a good place to find cheap or free stuff.

Gatling · 12-01-2018 3:26pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

“Marketplace “ on Facebook is a good place to find cheap or free stuff.

Along with various charity shops

Maggie Marie · 12-01-2018 3:31pm

Is that payment in cash cause I fear some would bet it all in Paddy Powers instead of going to Penney’s or Dunnes to buy household items.

Grab All Association · 12-01-2018 3:35pm

Maggie Marie wrote: »

Is that payment in cash cause I fear some would bet it all in Paddy Powers instead of going to Penney’s or Dunnes to buy household items.

No it’s sent by cheque or more recently bank transfer and you have to provide estimates.

Grab All Association · 12-01-2018 3:39pm

Grab All Association wrote: »

No it’s sent by cheque or more recently bank transfer and you have to provide estimates.

@ OP you may not get enough to cover everything you need. If you don’t, come back here and list the items you need. I’m sure there are boardies out there who’ll try help you source everything you need.

boardsuser1 · 12-01-2018 4:23pm

I never personally received this payment, but my Uncle did in 1997 & 2008

The amount was €5000 in 2008 & £1000 in 1997

Gatling · 12-01-2018 4:31pm

Cork Truck Driver wrote: »

I never personally received this payment, but my Uncle did in 1997 & 2008

The amount was €5000 in 2008 & £1000 in 1997

€5000 for what ,

boardsuser1 · 12-01-2018 4:33pm

Gatling wrote: »

€5000 for what ,

My exact question to him, i never got a response, i found the post office receipt, hence i asked the question.

I've known people in 3 bedroomed houses to get less.

He had literally nothing at all though in 2008 so maybe that's why.

The guy is an immensely private person.

splinter65 · 12-01-2018 5:27pm

2008 was before the crash.
So much has changed since then . The CWO was still with the HSE at the time and they were writing huge Cheques for communion parties and water beds and all kinds of things.
It’s so pared back now it bares no resemblance to what it was before.

boardsuser1 · 12-01-2018 8:21pm

splinter65 wrote: »

2008 was before the crash.
So much has changed since then . The CWO was still with the HSE at the time and they were writing huge Cheques for communion parties and water beds and all kinds of things.
It’s so pared back now it bares no resemblance to what it was before.

There was an outcry after that, no harm to eliminate some of the payments to be fair.

The uncle got the payment in July 2008, another 6 month's he'd have got nothing.

bearclaire · 12-01-2018 11:11pm

Grab All Association wrote: »

@ OP you may not get enough to cover everything you need. If you don’t, come back here and list the items you need. I’m sure there are boardies out there who’ll try help you source everything you need.

Ahh that’s a wonderful thing to say, I’m not afraid of going without some things and buying secondhand ðŸ˜႒ in fact second hand is often far better quality.

bearclaire · 12-01-2018 11:18pm

Really appreciate all the advice, As for 5 Grand as much as I’m a disabled single Mum I wouldn’t need that kind of money.
I’m extremely grateful to get Housed, we very Blessed especially in my current landlord situation ( not the nicest man in the world to say the least)
I shall put in for what we need get estimates and keep receipts for social welfare, I don’t know if they want receipts but I will submit them anyway
As I’m very grateful for the Help.
Thanks Guys for everything

boardsuser1 · 12-01-2018 11:20pm

bearclaire wrote: »

Really appreciate all the advice, As for 5 Grand as much as I’m a disabled single Mum I wouldn’t need that kind of money.
I’m extremely grateful to get Housed, we very Blessed especially in my current landlord situation ( not the nicest man in the world to say the least)
I shall put in for what we need get estimates and keep receipts for social welfare, I don’t know if they want receipts but I will submit them anyway
As I’m very grateful for the Help.
Thanks Guys for everything

I wish you happiness and peace in your new abode.

13-01-2018 10:54am

bearclaire wrote: »

Really appreciate all the advice, As for 5 Grand as much as I’m a disabled single Mum I wouldn’t need that kind of money.
I’m extremely grateful to get Housed, we very Blessed especially in my current landlord situation ( not the nicest man in the world to say the least)
I shall put in for what we need get estimates and keep receipts for social welfare, I don’t know if they want receipts but I will submit them anyway
As I’m very grateful for the Help.
Thanks Guys for everything

Go to the community welfare office first. I think that you have to have estimates before you can buy.

amtc · 14-01-2018 3:56am

You can't just go and buy. You need at least three estimates per item and there is a ceiling on each item.

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