I can't afford to pay my bills - what if I end up homeless?

DEAR DEIDRE: I’M afraid I’ll end up homeless because I’m struggling to make ends meet and can’t afford to pay my rent.

I’m at a loss and I don’t know where or who to turn to.

I’m a single 57-year-old woman and I’ve been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis for quite some time.

It’s made it incredibly difficult for me to maintain my job as a carer, and on a good week, I can only manage two to three days of work.

I’ve spent the only savings I had to cover the cost of my bills, but now I’ve run dry.

I’m worried sick about the future, and I have no idea what to do.

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DEIDRE SAYS: I’m so sorry to hear that you are struggling.

I do understand how distressing this must be for you, especially when you are trying to cope with your health problems too.

With your health issues, it may be worth considering less physical work so that you can complete more working days.

You can get in touch with Turn2Us (turn2us.org.uk, 0808 802 2000) for advice about further benefits and help you may be entitled to.

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