- Already depressed man is sanctioned by the DWP September 27, 2018 - Our help was asked for in respect of a man who is battling depression. He missed an appointment with the DWP and consequently the DWP have sanctioned his money and he was left with no money to cover his bills, which he now in debt with, nor any money to buy food. When our agent… Continue Reading
- Woman sanctioned by DWP following death of her partner September 24, 2018 - We were approached regarding a woman who has recently lost her partner and is under serious stress at the moment, due to other issues beside this. With all this stress she missed an appointment with the DWP and as a result her money has been sanctioned and won't be back in payment for at least… Continue Reading
- Single lady with no means of cooking September 20, 2018 - Our agents are helping a lady that suffers with hearing and sight loss, as well as a degenerative condition. She is existing currently on only £55 a week to cover everything she needs, such as utilities, bills and food. While they were visiting this lady they realised she has no means of cooking in her… Continue Reading
- Single Mum starts work September 15, 2018 - Our agents contacted us about a single mum who was previously not working and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance. She has now started working, 16 hours a week, but because she doesn't receive any payment for a month, she is struggling to cope. She will be in receipt of working tax credit eventually, but… Continue Reading
- Domestic Violence survivor needs help September 15, 2018 - We were approached about a young woman who lives with her two children. She is a survivor of domestic abuse which has impacted her mental health, resulting in her losing her job as she was unable to fulfil the role. She has been switched over to Universal Credit which has resulted in her getting behind… Continue Reading
- Son dealing with mental health issues following the death of his mother September 13, 2018 - We were asked to help a young man, who gave up being self-employed to become a carer for his mother. His mother has sadly died and this has impacted her son enormously, to the point where he is now feeling suicidal. He has fallen into arrears with his rent while caring for his mother, and… Continue Reading
- Man with very little food to eat September 10, 2018 - We were made aware of a man that was posting on social media to say that he was existing on a very meagre diet and struggling from one benefit payment to another, unable to buy anything but the absolute minimum. We contacted him and arranged for £40 worth of groceries to be sent to keep… Continue Reading
- Man released from prison September 6, 2018 - We were asked to assist a man who after a lengthy period has been released from prison. He is determined to stay out of trouble and not return, but has been released with nowhere to go to or any support in place. He has had the sense to seek out help for himself and with… Continue Reading
- Child released from hospital amid family’s Universal Credit mayhem August 25, 2018 - Our case on this occasion is a young mum whose daughter has been in hospital for some time. The daughter has finally been released from hospital, but while there had to have limb removal surgery. The mother is now able to focus her attention on their finances and has realised that while she was back… Continue Reading
- Single Mum of three without a bed August 17, 2018 - We were approached about a single mum of three children, two under 5 and a seven year old. The two youngest children have development and behaviour issues, and because of this, she sleeps downstairs and the children between them share the two bedrooms in her tiny house. She is currently sleeping on the floor as… Continue Reading