Hi there. I assume you must be relatively new here. In future you can answer someone back by just posting an answer in you own thread instead of starting a new question each time. It saves other people's questions from getting bumped off the page. Cheers, and welcome to the AB. Enjoy.
Hi phizzy,
Don't know about your history, but you could try Help the aged (sorry it's a terrible name) they might be able to point you in the direction of some cash.
Here's a link for genral benefit advice.