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[b]david wrote:[/b]
[quote]I wanted to say a few words about the Bedroom Tax and also take my leave of this forum, for reasons which may become clear below.

The Bedroom Tax seems so reasonable, let's not pay for rooms that are not occupied, etc so far so good.

My personal circumstances are as follows:

I got a housing association flat 5 years ago. I had previously had a very successful career, but serious mental illness led to me losing everything. My GP and local councillor supported me in getting this place. Hoorah. I  got a 2-bed flat, altho I didn't want one. There were no 1 beds available. I was told that if I didn't take this place I would be taken off the list.

5 years later, and here is where I am. I am better healthwise, and altho still on Incapacity Benefit, I volunteered for the government's Work Programme. I am still in a vulnerable position but feel ready to step out into the world.

And along comes the Bedroom tax.

My health benefits are undergoing review. I have no problem with that. It is highly probable  that I will be downgraded to Job Seekers Allowance, which I have no problem with per se. But  here's what will happen with the Bedroom Tax:

&pound;71 per week JSA
-&pound;15 Bedroom Tax
-&pound;6 Council Tax contibution

That is an effective 30% deduction in my benefits. &pound;50 per week to live on, including all bills.

There are no smaller properties to move to, and after 4 years of mental health problems I have no money with which to move house.

I have a job interview on Friday and I stand a real chance of getting that job. But my mental health has taken such a hit with the thought of being homeless that I don't know whether I can cope with an interview.

It's taken quite a bit of courage for me to post this here, as it exposes my vulnerablities. It also means I want to leave here, as the last time I posted about my personal situation I got quite a lot of abuse from a regular poster.[/quote]

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Topic History of: The Bedroom Tax (and goodbye)
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Author	Message
JK2006	Yes David, if you still visit, I second ITK's best wishes.
In The Know	I wonder how David got on yesterday? I hope he did well.
JustaThought	hedda wrote: that front page sort sums up Britain at present. and published by a porn merchant..what a hoot. (poor ITK !..Express reader !..not even the Torygraph..no style ) It says it's 10p cheaper than The Mail...he can put the rest towards his next lobotomy
hedda	that front page sort sums up Britain at present. and published by a porn merchant..what a hoot. (poor ITK !..Express reader !..not even the Torygraph..no style )
Willy's Gone	In The Know wrote: hedda wrote: In The Know wrote: Then let them PAY for it ! The something-for-nothing brigade again LOL ! ITK is in the unique position of knowing the personal circumstances of every one of the millions of welfare recipients in the country. Are those two on the front cover shirkers?