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Potterpaul
11 months ago

Hello

I'm 56. Recently diagnosed. My life is not a life. Total mess. I 'live' in isolation.

On Monday I am going to court because I am too poor to pay council tax. This is destroying me. They will not listen to me, I am struggling to do accounts in the time they demanded. I've had enough. I fear will be homeless soon.

I fought against the diagnosis. I'm devastated that I now know I will never be what I want to be.

I don't know what to do or why I'm here.

The more pressure they keep putting on me the slower I become..

It's all pain and loneliness.

I'm sorry this is such a crap introduction. I can't focus right now.

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  • 11 months ago

    Have you tried contacting CAB for help?

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/chat-service-money-and-debt/

    There is some specific advice about council tax here:

    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/dealing-with-urgent-debts/dealing-with-council-tax-arrears/

    Note in particular the part about letting your council know if you're vulnerable. That includes you as an autistic person, as autism is classed as a disability. It could potentially give you more rights regarding being allowed extra time and force the council to take your vulnerabilities into account. It might not be too late for them to suspend the court action.

    You could also try contacting https://www.turn2us.org.uk/ who might be able to help with debt issues and ensuring you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

  • 11 months ago in reply to Autonomistic

    Thank you.
    Part of the reason I am in such a difficult position now is because I went to the CAB and followed their advice. It turned out to be the worst possible advice which made my situation massively worse. I now do not trust them at all and will not contact them again.
    I am now resigned to attending court on Monday morning without any advice or help. I will write a letter and hand it in to the court if they will let me. But I've given up hope of being treated fairly by this society. The sooner they do their worst the sooner my situation will change. I cannot continue like this, better or worse, it needs to change.
    I will look into turn2us, thank you for the advice.

  • 11 months ago in reply to Potterpaul

    That's understandable. I've also had a bad experience in the past when trying to seek help from CAB. I believe they're staffed by largely well meaning volunteers but unfortunately that means competence can vary.

    I hope attending court goes well for you. That is a good idea to write everything down in a letter. They should be making reasonable adjustments in court, to allow you to be able to communicate effectively. Make sure you make them aware that you need those adjustments.

    Do you have an email address for the court, so that you could email your requirements in advance. I know there is not much time now for them to process it but it's worth a try.

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  • 11 months ago in reply to Potterpaul

    That's understandable. I've also had a bad experience in the past when trying to seek help from CAB. I believe they're staffed by largely well meaning volunteers but unfortunately that means competence can vary.

    I hope attending court goes well for you. That is a good idea to write everything down in a letter. They should be making reasonable adjustments in court, to allow you to be able to communicate effectively. Make sure you make them aware that you need those adjustments.

    Do you have an email address for the court, so that you could email your requirements in advance. I know there is not much time now for them to process it but it's worth a try.

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