- Vulnerable adult without access to washing facilities June 23, 2018 - We had an urgent request for an adult male who has learning difficulties. He has a washing machine, however it is broken and he can't afford to get it fixed. He is super aware of his personal hygiene, and being unable to even handwash his clothes due to his poor health, this has stopped him… Continue Reading
- Without electricity or food June 16, 2018 - We were contacted urgently late in the day on a Friday to help a man who has an 11 year old son. The father has been helped to successful appeal and overturn a PIP decision, however the wheels at the DWP turn very slowly and he is still waiting for the PIP to be put… Continue Reading
- A sad case needs help June 15, 2018 - Our contacts asked us to assist a family this time. They are a mother and father, and two children, one 11 months and one born last month, but 7 weeks premature. The youngest child was born not properly developed, and was born without a fully functioning digestive system, so has to have a colostemy bag… Continue Reading
- Homeless man needs everything! June 15, 2018 - We saw a call out on Social Media for a homeless man that had absolutely hit rock bottom. An outreach group had been helping him, and sufficient money had been raised to cover the cost of a deposit and the first weeks rent of a bedsit. However, despite that, he has absolutely nothing to take… Continue Reading
- Needs a small oven June 15, 2018 - A man in his late 50s, following a relationship breakdown recently had to move into new accommodation. He is keen to work, but is currently too unwell to do so and is waiting on a surgery date for an operation. Now he is living in a bedsit, with shared bathroom facilities, but no cooking facilities… Continue Reading
- Emergency assistance needed for 60 year old man June 13, 2018 - We were contacted as a matter of urgency by our agents who are assisting a man who will be 60 years old very soon. Back in December 2017 he was refused Employment Support Allowance, and apart from a couple of very small loans from his local authority and a few food vouchers has had nothing… Continue Reading
- Single Mum needs a DBS check June 6, 2018 - We were asked to help a single mother who has been desperately trying to get her life back on track. She is currently in receipt of Universal Credit and is using that to take care of herself and her young daughter, but is struggling to make ends meet. Previously she worked as a carer and… Continue Reading
- Adult son needs mother’s help with care needs June 5, 2018 - Our case here is for an adult male who has injured his shoulder and has had to have surgery on it. The recovery time is 6-9 months, and despite the surgery he is in pain and in need of help with day to day activities. His mother has moved in to help him with this,… Continue Reading
- Young man has benefits stopped June 5, 2018 - We were approached to help a young man whose benefits had been stopped, leaving him without any income. He has had an accident, which has meant numerous trips back and forth to the hospital for checkups to see if his leg can be reconstructed. Being without income means that he is unable to pay for… Continue Reading
- Disabled lady without an oven June 5, 2018 - A disabled lady came to our attention because her oven had broken and was in need of being replaced. Her disability benefits payments are all used up trying to stay afloat with bills and food, etc. so she does not have the means to be able to replace the oven. Cooking in a microwave isn't… Continue Reading