- DRO fees needed May 28, 2019 - A mother who is estranged from her children, whilst they are living under the guardianship of her parents. She is struggling to keep herself together as her mental health and fear of going out is causing hardship in her life. She is under the care of her doctor who tries to keep her taking her… Continue Reading
- New parents without money May 28, 2019 - A family whose baby has been born seven and a half weeks early are without any money until the 10th of June when their Universal Credit payment will be made. An application for a Sure Start maternity grant and child benefit has been made but that will take some time to be processed. In the… Continue Reading
- Young man unable to work May 25, 2019 - A young man who was treated for cancer as a child, is now finding as an adult that repercussions from that time are preventing him from being able to work, finding even the simplest of tasks a challenge. He lives in sheltered accommodation and receives £231 per month in Universal Credit. After his deductions for… Continue Reading
- Man shifted to Universal Credit in error by DWP May 24, 2019 - We were approached about a man who having been refused his ESA application his payments stopped and he was forced on to Universal Credit in error by the DWP. He was appealing the ESA decision and was when it was in payment in receipt of Severe Disability Payments, so he was entitled to legacy benefits,… Continue Reading
- Man troubled by neighbours due to his beliefs May 24, 2019 - A man in his late 50s is currently living in private rented accommodation where he is surrounded by people much younger than him that are very loud and play music constantly which disturbs him. He has complained to his landlord about this, and because the landlord feels he is being unreasonable with his request has… Continue Reading
- Small family without a freezer May 23, 2019 - A couple, both unable to work due to ill health and disability have a four year old son, who also has specific needs regarding his diet. Their fridge/freezer broke down, which means keeping their son's food fresh, as well as dealing with spoiling food in this warmer weather is an issue. They have no family… Continue Reading
- Single mum of 1 unaware of help available May 23, 2019 - A single mother of an 11 year old has got herself into debt because her Universal Credit payment does not cover the full amount of her monthly rent, so she has to make up the shortfall herself, which leaves her with not enough money for food. She was unaware she could apply for help from… Continue Reading
- Mother of three under threat of bailiffs May 23, 2019 - A mother of three, with severe mental health problems is having difficulties with bailiffs knocking on her door chasing debts. She has had a very difficult life, with her mother being imprisoned when she was a child, resulting in her being cared for outside of the family. After struggling with this, she then went to… Continue Reading
- Daughter takes out loan to clear father’s debt May 22, 2019 - A single man of two children has been struggling to manage since his wife left them. When she left the rent was in arrears and this became higher than he could manage. His daughter took out a loan to cover this, but of course this now needs paying back. One of his children works part-time… Continue Reading
- Young man living alone after family breakdown May 22, 2019 - We were approached about a young man that our agents are assisting. He left home not so long ago after the breakdown of his relationship with his family. His father died just a few months ago and he is not dealing with this very well at all, and suffers with extreme anxiety and depression. He… Continue Reading