- Young man left suicidal after his benefits stopped July 11, 2018 - A young man who has been on sickness benefits, for a condition that will never leave him, had a reassessment for his benefits and the DWP found him fit for work. His long term relationship broke down, leaving him in a deep depression. He has no money and is under threat of eviction from his… Continue Reading
- Bereaved lady in need of a mattress July 11, 2018 - This case is for a lady who has recently lost her husband. She is in very poor health and the property she was living in was in a bad state and not suitable for her to stay in. She moved to a property nearer to family but ended up having to leave much of what… Continue Reading
- Food bank struggling to cope with demand July 11, 2018 - We had brought to our attention a food bank that was struggling to cope with the demand on its services. They had little or no food remaining and were concerned that they might not manage. They put a call out on social media for help and it was spotted by someone who contacted us to… Continue Reading
- Coats for the homeless July 11, 2018 - One of our members was contacted about the Warm Coat Rail in their area, where winter coats are donated and left at the warm coat rail for the homeless to wear now that the days and nights are much colder. We agreed to donate £40 to be used to purchase some coats via the local… Continue Reading
- Young mum of two needs help July 10, 2018 - This case was brought to us following a visit by a health visitor to a young mum of two. The mother has a good and caring relationship with her two girls, however her housekeeping skills are poor and the health visitor is concerned for the health and safety of the children. The mother is eager… Continue Reading
- Mum of three released from hospital to find her benefits have been stopped! July 5, 2018 - A young single mum has been released from hospital after having some serious treatment only to find that the renewal of her benefits has not been processed correctly leaving her without food, gas or electricity to provide for her and her three children. We agreed to send her and her family £100 so she could… Continue Reading
- Young mum finds herself suddenly alone with 2 month old June 30, 2018 - We were approached about a young mum of a 2 month old who suddenly finds herself alone, after her partner has been imprisoned for the next four years. She is in receipt of Universal Credit which has been issued at half the amount it should be due to a clerical error at the DWP. They… Continue Reading
- Homeless man offered accommodation June 29, 2018 - A housing support officer contacted us about a man she'd been helping off the streets and into accommodation of his own. She'd successfully applied for a grant for some furniture and white goods, such as an oven and fridge, however he is without a washing machine. She asked if we could offer a sum of… Continue Reading
- Single Mum on extended Jury Service has her benefits suspended June 28, 2018 - A mum of two small children, one at school, and one not yet of school age as asked to attend Jury Service, which ended up being for 10 weeks in all. As she didn't have anyone to take care of the youngest child, or pick the oldest one up from school and then take care… Continue Reading
- Toddler burns hand on hotplate June 26, 2018 - A toddler/young child reached up and touched the hotplate on the cooker while his mums back was turned. It only took a second, but has left the child with quite serious burns on his hand. The hotplate was switched off at the time, but had been used and was cooling down. They took him to… Continue Reading