Woman flees domestic violence

This case is a sad one, the lady in question has fled her home following sustained domestic violence.  She is now living in a small flat, but as her partner was the wage earner of the household, she has been forced to apply for benefits.  There is such a long lead in time before any payments are issued she has had to apply for an advance, which she has been supplied a small amount by the DWP, but this has gone to feed the meters for gas and electricity.  She is going to have to wait for some time yet before proper payments can be put in place and has been relying on food vouchers so she can have something to eat.  We agreed to send her £100 to keep her going until her payments are made.