- Homeless man unable to work December 22, 2016 - We were made aware of a man, homeless with only the clothes he was standing up in. He suffers with PTSD, depression and anxiety. Currently he is able to stay with a friend. He failed an ESA work capability assessment and while requesting a mandatory reconsideration he attempted to apply for Job Seekers but he… Continue Reading
- Single Mum in dire straits December 22, 2016 - We were contacted about a single Mum with two teenage, disabled children. Her eldest son had failed to be awarded PIP when he transitioned from Disability Living Allowance, when he failed to attend a medical, which they claim they were not informed about. The knock on of this though is that the failure to have… Continue Reading
- Stroke victim left penniless December 22, 2016 - We were contacted about a man in his forties who had suffered two strokes earlier this year, leaving him with speech and memory problems. As he had only been working on a casual basis he wasn't entitled to any sick pay. He'd applied for ESA but his forms had been lost and his claim closed… Continue Reading
- Possible illegal eviction December 22, 2016 - Our agent had been in touch with a lady and her family that had been suddenly evicted from their home because they had complained about the condition of the property. Asbestos had been found in the property and was open to the inside. They had had a bad time anyhow with their landlord, who had… Continue Reading
- ESA Sanctions December 20, 2016 - Our agent whilst at her local authority housing office, assisting another client, came across a lady she knew of, very distressed. She discovered that she was under threat of eviction, as she had been sanctioned three times from her ESA payments. This had resulted in her housing benefit not being paid, leading to her being… Continue Reading
- ESA Complications December 20, 2016 - Our agent made us aware of a single mum with a teenage daughter. This lady has been refused ESA three times, been all the way to tribunal and still been refused. However, whenever she attempted to sign on for Job Seekers she was refused as they said she is too ill to fulfil their obligations.… Continue Reading
- Fit note goes AWOL December 16, 2016 - Our agent told of us a man who had sent his Fit Note to the DWP to fulfil his Employment Support Allowance (ESA) obligation, but it was not received. The first he knew of this was when his payment did not arrive in his bank account as he expected it to. As they hadn't received… Continue Reading
- Night kitchen donation December 12, 2016 - We were made aware of a night kitchen, serving much needed warm food, to 50-80 people per night, many of them regulars that are living on the streets. We like to be able to do something like this from time to time as it allows us to help lots of people, all at once. Plus… Continue Reading
- Found fit for work, yet contagious December 12, 2016 - Our agent told us of a lady who had missed a Work Capability Assessment (WCA) for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) because she was very ill with glandular fever and was highly contagious, so unable to attend. The assessor and DWP found her fit for work though, so she was kicked off ESA. She has a… Continue Reading
- Ex-Dinner lady needs food banks December 9, 2016 - Our agent, who had personal knowledge of this lady, spotted a mention that she'd had to go to a food bank for help to feed her and her family. On enquiry we found that although her husband works, his income is just over the limit that means they can not claim any additional financial help.… Continue Reading