- 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
- Mother with mental health issues is sanctioned August 15, 2018 - A mother who lives with her 20 year old daughter has had her ESA sanctioned for four weeks. She is suffering with mental health problems and this has left her in a very difficult financial situation. Her daughter has a part-time job, working 12 hours a week, but this is the only income they have… Continue Reading
- Young family struggling to manage August 14, 2018 - We were asked to help out a young family that are struggling to the point where they only have £20 to pay their bills and provide food for the three of them for the next few weeks. The lady was previously claiming Employment Support Allowance as she is currently recovering from bowel cancer, when she… Continue Reading
- Single Mum of two, rebuilding her life August 10, 2018 - We were asked to help a single mum of two children, the youngest is only three years old. Two years ago she fled an abusive marriage and they went to live in a hostel. She has now been given social housing, but the house is damp and there are repairs that need to be carried… Continue Reading
- Young single mum of four needs help August 10, 2018 - Our case this time is a young single mum of four children. She has had a very troubled life, finding herself repeatedly in abusive relationships. At one point she was kidnapped and attacked by some men unknown to her. This has left her with extreme anxiety and unable to trust anyone. Three of the four… Continue Reading