- Lady loses PIP and ESA February 27, 2019 - This lady was late returning her renewal form for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) and so consequently the DWP closed down her claim. She was also told that her Employment Support Allowance claim was also closed and she had gone to being awarded 0 points, so no longer eligible to benefits. The impact of this is… Continue Reading
- Mum of four in domestic abuse situation February 27, 2019 - This situation involved a mother of four children, aged between 18 months and 12 years. The mum and children had separated from the father due to a domestic violence situation, where drink and drugs were prevalent. This has meant the mother is saddled with a lot of debt as a result of essential bills not… Continue Reading
- Lady recovering from cancer treatments taken off ESA and PIP February 27, 2019 - We were asked to help a single lady who is recovering from treatment for cancer. Throughout her treatment she was in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment, which has now been stopped by the DWP as they consider her treatment to be complete. She is still in a great deal of discomfort… Continue Reading
- Single mum unable to afford gas or electric February 25, 2019 - A single mum who is in receipt of Universal Credit to top up her wages is really struggling to manage financially. Her UC amount varies from month to month, but usually she has just enough to cover the cost of her rent. Once she has bought food, and paid her bills she doesn't have enough… Continue Reading
- Lady refused Employment Support Allowance February 23, 2019 - A lady in her early 40s, living with her adult son was refused Employment Support Allowance back in September last year when her claim came up for renewal, and her benefits payments stopped. She was working until 18 months ago, but had to stop due to a back injury. Our agents are assisting her in… Continue Reading
- Travel costs needed to get to funeral February 21, 2019 - We were approached on behalf of a young woman whose Gran has recently died. Her Gran raised her as a child, and although they are at opposite ends of the country the woman would like to be able to attend the funeral. She recently lost her job when the care home she was working at… Continue Reading
- Single mother wants to rebuild her life February 21, 2019 - A single mum who has throughout her life suffered abuse, from her parents growing up, from partners in relationships, often fleeing physical abuse. She has tried many times to rebuild her life but keeps getting knocked back. Our agents asked if we could help this single mum out, she is currently in receipt of Universal… Continue Reading
- Man flees domestic abuse February 21, 2019 - The man in question has recently moved from a small one bedroom flat to a larger property. He has fled a domestic abuse situation and needs a larger property as one of his children has moved in to live with him. He was in receipt of Employment Support Allowance, however the date for his assessment… Continue Reading
- Teenage mum sofa surfing with her son February 20, 2019 - A young teenage mum with severe mental health problems is currently of no fixed abode. She is managing by sofa surfing with her baby son, at friends that are kind enough to put them up. She is unable to work at the moment as she is under the supervision of a psychiatrist. She has submitted… Continue Reading
- Single mum suffers domestic abuse February 16, 2019 - Our help this time was needed for a young mum who is going through the legal process of her right to indefinite leave through domestic abuse. She is working and not in receipt of any benefits which means she has no recourse to public funding. With a monthly bill for £300 for her legal costs… Continue Reading