- Single mum left with nothing from Universal Credit April 10, 2019 - Our agents contacted us about a single mum that works part-time, due the fluctuating nature of her hours of work, she has been in receipt of Universal Credit (UC), but this month it has ended up that she has received nothing from UC at all. This has left her in a predicament over her bills… Continue Reading
- Single lady diagnosed with cancer April 10, 2019 - A lady who lives alone has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment. She is finding it difficult to continue with her job so is going to have to give up work and put in a claim for Employment Support Allowance instead. It is going to take some time for her claim… Continue Reading
- Single mum of three in a fix April 10, 2019 - A single mum of three children, a young teenager and 11 year old twins has recently had to submit a claim for Universal Credit when she was told she had to switch over. She was a victim of domestic abuse for a number of years and relocated to a new area with the support of… Continue Reading
- Mother of four children under 4 needs help April 9, 2019 - We were approached to help a single mum who has four children under the age of 4. She is currently subject to checks by social services who have expressed concerns about the sleeping arrangements for the youngest, a 5 month old who is currently sleeping in a Moses basket which is too small. She is… Continue Reading
- Single mum needs DRO fee April 5, 2019 - A young mum of twin girls has had to move several times as she fled each time from domestic abuse. The twins father has physically beaten her, leaving her with a broken neck on one occasion. The father has since died and the shock of this and dealing with constant depression, suicidal thoughts and being… Continue Reading
- Victim of domestic abuse forced to relocate April 5, 2019 - A young mum of three children, a 10 and 11 year old, as well as a 7 month old baby. She has been forced to relocate with the three children because her ex attacked her in front of the children, and damaged her belongings. The relocation has been very quick and traumatic for the family,… Continue Reading
- Father loses job after motorbike was stolen April 4, 2019 - Our agents approached us about helping a young family. The father was working, doing agency work, but unfortunately his motorbike was stolen that he used to travel to and from his place of employment. Without the means to get there, he had to cease his contract and since has struggled to find work, any work. … Continue Reading
- Prison leaver without money April 4, 2019 - We were asked to help a man who has recently been released from a short spell in prison. He was in receipt of ESA and PIP but these stopped being paid. Another agent was supposed to be assisting him in getting these payments put back into place, but it never happened so he contacted the… Continue Reading
- Disabled grandmother needs help attending funeral April 3, 2019 - A disabled mother and her 15 year old daughter unfortunately have to attend the funeral of the lady's 3 month old granddaughter, who has tragically died as a result of a cot death. She is living a very hand to mouth existence, with no spare money at all, and is unable to fund any appropriate… Continue Reading
- Lady leaves refuge after two and a half years April 1, 2019 - A lady who has been in a women's refuge for the past two and a half years because of domestic violence has been offered a place of her own to live. She has nothing to take with her apart from her clothing so needs to start from scratch. Our agents have assisted her to obtain… Continue Reading