- Disabled ex-offender attempting to restart his life July 6, 2017 - We were contacted by a new to us organisation, who had a disabled client they were trying to help. After careful consideration and checking we then put their case to our members to vote on. This gentleman had been released from prison into temporary accommodation, where he had been living for some time. Now finally… Continue Reading
- Expectant Mother in need of items for impending birth July 6, 2017 - We were approached about a single young woman who was expecting to deliver her baby daughter in the next couple of weeks. She is on contributions based Employment Support Allowance which means she is unable to access the maternity grant at the moment to enable her to buy some much needed things for her baby… Continue Reading
- Homeless man, finally has a home after 13 years! June 30, 2017 - Our client is a man who has been living on the streets for the past 13 years. He has finally been given a place of his own but was short of some things. There is a place locally that they can use to purchase refurbished items, and he needed a bed, a fridge and curtains… Continue Reading
- Vulnerable woman left in a mess following mix up with courts June 29, 2017 - We were contacted urgently yesterday about a very vulnerable woman who turned up at courts yesterday morning at 9.30am for a hearing, her paperwork, everything prepared ready for her. Upon arrival, she found out that there had been a last minute, 4pm the day before, change to a different court and she would be physically… Continue Reading
- Full time student and lone parent needs help June 28, 2017 - We were approached about a young woman, who is a full time Masters Student,studying social work. She is also a lone parent, who has chosen to become further qualified in order to improve the long term situation for both herself and her daughter. Her hope is that they then don't have to rely on benefits… Continue Reading
- Man, living in UK for 15 years, loses identity June 27, 2017 - We were approached about a man who due to missing paperwork and payment errors, after being resident in the UK has been granted a temporary visa to stay and been told he has no recourse to public funds. His matter is being supported by our agents and this man's local MP to get this mess… Continue Reading
- Man, sofa surfing is airlifted to hospital following a haemorrhage June 26, 2017 - We were urgently contacted regarding a man that our agents had been helping with applying for Job Seekers Allowance. He has been homeless, so relying on being able to sofa surf, and his belongings all fit into a backpack. He was suddenly taken ill with a haemorrhage and airlifted to hospital. He has no money,… Continue Reading
- Young woman, a prisoner in her own home June 24, 2017 - Our agents approached us about a young woman, just 20 years old, who has severe mental health problems which prevent her from leaving her home. Due to this, she failed to attend a work capability assessment and subsequently her Employment Support Allowance has now stopped being paid. The knock on from this is that then… Continue Reading
- Man refused ESA needs help June 22, 2017 - A man in his 50's who has been living in a hostel was finally offered his own accommodation. He has been refused Employment Support Allowance, despite ongoing psychiatric interventions. He is appealing this decision with support from our agents and only receives £73.10 per week, the pre-assessment rate of ESA. His local council have been… Continue Reading
- Flat found for woman in need June 21, 2017 - We were contacted today by an organisation asking for our help with a lady they've been supporting for some time. She came here under refugee status and has now been offered a one bedroom flat. She has the money for the required deposit to secure the tenancy, but does not have the funds to cover… Continue Reading