Diary entries cover a variety of topics, some of which you may find triggering. These topics include self-harm, suicide and domestic violence.

12 May 2023

Q&A

Bessie J

Have you had any financial support from your local council?

I applied for a discretionary housing payment from Aberdeenshire Council in February 2023 to help with the private rent which is over the housing benefit cap.

It has been 10 weeks since I applied and after many online complaints, they apologised saying they are overwhelmed with applications and running 5 weeks behind.

Housing Scotland Rent Benefits

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Changing Realities (2023), Bessie J. https://changingrealities.org/e/gmt6H (12 May 2023)

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