Financial Issues

[Hollp52]

I have Dementia diagnosed in 2016. I am having financial difficulties what help can I get? I find it hard to manage my money. I have no relatives. I worked but have lost my job.

 

[Shedrech]

hello @Hollp52
a warm welcome to DTP

I wonder whether Citizens Advice may be able to help you ... any contact with them is confidential

Learn more about Citizens Advice

Find out more about our work and how to get help from Citizens Advice.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

and you might have a chat with one of the helpful folk on our Support Line as they deal with a lot of financial issues

Dementia Support Line

If you need dementia support, we’re here for you. Get personalised information, support and advice by calling us on 0333 150 3456.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

your bank may have a customer service liaison, maybe you could look on their website or call your local branch

Your Local Authority Adult Services may also have suggestions ... contact details will be on your Local Authority's website

 

[Izzy]

I have Dementia diagnosed in 2016. I am having financial difficulties what help can I get? I find it hard to manage my money. I have no relatives. I worked but have lost my job.

Welcome to the forum.

I’m sorry to read that you are having difficulties. I know that you will get a lot of support and help from members here. In the meantime I wondered if this factsheet would be of help-

Managing money as a person with dementia

There are ways to make it easier for people with dementia to manage their money. This includes staying protected from financial scams.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

You might also want to contact the Dementia Connect Support Line to talk things through with someone there -

Dementia Support Line

If you need dementia support, we’re here for you. Get personalised information, support and advice by calling us on 0333 150 3456.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[angelict]

You could try and see if you could get a support worker through a charity to assist you I have two lovely ladies from Mind or they may be another charity in your area. Good luck x