- 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
- Parents on hospital bedside vigil May 21, 2019 - A young couple, the father previously self-employed has had to give up work as their young son has been diagnosed with cancer. He is currently in hospital receiving treatment following a serious infection following his chemotherapy and could be there for some time. Previously the parents were in receipt of DLA for the child, however… Continue Reading
- Payday loans causing havoc May 21, 2019 - A young mum, separated from the child's father, due to domestic abuse issues, received £60 last week in benefits only to have a Payday loan immediately collect £52 from her bank account leaving her without any money for food. She has moved from pillar to post, to avoid having to live at home, and this… Continue Reading
- Teenage mother needs help May 17, 2019 - We were asked to help a teenage mum who literally had nothing she needed for her baby. We made some enquiries and managed to find out this was a very young mum. Although her own mother is very supportive of her, the family as a whole are struggling financially and unable to help her get… Continue Reading
- Man has ESA stopped May 14, 2019 - A man who lives alone has extreme anxiety issues which means he has missed some Employment Support Allowance (ESA) meetings, the knock on of this has meant his ESA payments have stopped being paid, as well as his housing benefit due to him being unable to cope. Our agents are helping him to appeal the… Continue Reading