- Young mum without furniture or money April 1, 2019 - A young mum and her son were living in social housing with her son's father. Unfortunately the father became very abusive and the mother and son moved out to live temporarily with the grandmother. The son's father was then charged with domestic abuse and removed from the property, however in so doing he removed all… Continue Reading
- Man with cancer unable to work March 29, 2019 - Our attention was brought to a man who is currently undergoing intensive treatment for cancer. Previously he had been self-employed and managing quite well, however the change in income for him has been difficult to manage. He is currently having daily radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the demands on his body means he often struggles to… Continue Reading
- Help with DRO March 29, 2019 - A single lady, living alone who is in receipt of Employment Support Allowance is in a fair amount of debt. She struggles with severe anxiety and PTSD, and the debt is causing her anxiety to become worse. She has no disposable income to deal with the debts and has sought our agents assistance to get… Continue Reading
- Single dad without power March 29, 2019 - A single dad, living with his 6 year old daughter has been sanctioned by Universal Credit and will not receive another payment until 18th April. He has debts for his energy, tv licence, and council tax. He borrowed £7 to put on to his energy meters, but because the standing charges were £5, that has… Continue Reading
- New mum’s baby goes to foster home March 28, 2019 - Less than a week ago a young mum gave birth to a baby, which immediately went to a foster home. The partner took their Universal Credit payment of £98 for the month to pay for travel to where the baby was going to help get them settled in and to stay overnight nearby. The mother… Continue Reading
- Mother of one with anxiety and depression March 28, 2019 - We had a case where a young mum who has suffered with depression and anxiety for years has got herself into a mess with her finances. It got so bad that the slightest thing, a letter about her benefits, contact from her landlord were spiralling her into a deeper depressed state. In the end she… Continue Reading
- Disabled lady in debt March 28, 2019 - We had a second request for the £90 fee for a debt relief order. This lady has diabetes and mobility issues. After she has paid her bills from her employment support allowance she has nothing left and is struggling to cope with debt. A debt relief order means she can try to see some way… Continue Reading
- Lady in debt needs help March 28, 2019 - We agreed to help with the £90 cost of a debt relief order application. A lady who only has £400 a month total income is struggling with her debts, making just day to day living almost impossible. Our agents are going to help her apply for a discretionary housing payment to help her going forwards,… Continue Reading
- Lady sectioned for over 30 years March 28, 2019 - We had a difficult case yesterday. A lady who has just been released from her latest period in hospital, this latest was for six months, was in dire need of some money. She has spent over 30 years of her life, more than half of it, sectioned under the mental health act. She is currently… Continue Reading
- Woman on apprenticeship unable to manage financially March 28, 2019 - Our agents asked us if we could help a young woman who is currently employed via an apprenticeship scheme which means she is on a very low income. She has a number of debts which she is repaying, but she is being referred to talking money to help her get the repayments organised. The debt… Continue Reading