The Jenkins Family Appeal

'Hello All

I'm Lisa and this Crowd Fundraiser is to help out our family at a difficult time. I have been off work since April due to illness ( a kidney infection, a uterus infection and then 3 unexpected brain seizures) and this has made my cerebral palsy much worse. I will slowly be phasing myself into work but it has been a very tough few months meaning I may not be able to pay my rent and bills moving forward. Due to my various illnesses I now need adaptions to my bathroom ( and perhaps other areas of the flat) but the NHS waiting list is 3 years. I cannot wait that long. At the moment I have carers, but soon I will need to start paying for my care as Hackney will stop and they will ask me to contribute in some way. ( I also get disability PIP [Personal Independent Payment] but this is only £593 every 4 weeks. Sick Pay is only £116.75 a week. This is not enough to live on.

My father who is currently in The Philippines has kidney disease and as there is no NHS in the Philippines [he is unable to travel back to the UK for treatment]....everything has to be paid for...and this is all very expensive. From his tests, Doctor appointments, and medication. It all adds up. As he has been so unwell, work has not been forthcoming and they desperately need money for rent and bills. The doctors are trying to keep him off dialysis ( too expensive) and of course he is too old to have a transplant

We have all found it very hard to do this, but in such trying times for many ( you will find most disabled people have to crowd fund at some point) we felt this was our only option. We are aware that many people all over the world are suffering at the moment but anything you contribute will be greatly appreciated and we will give you updates and proof of our progress along the way. Any advice also greatly received.

With Unending Gratitude

Lisa, Robert and family