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Case summaries

Subject Month / Year Outcome
Low income C, a representative, applied for a community care grant for several household items for A. May 2025 Upheld
Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion C applied for a community care grant for replacement flooring for the hall and kitchen, and replacement winter coats. May 2025 Upheld
Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion C applied for a community care grant for a double bedding set and duvet. May 2025 Upheld
Calculation of award C applied for a crisis grant for food after receiving a reduced benefit payment and spending their income. May 2025 Upheld
Priority assessments not taking into account circumstances C applied for a community care grant for kitchen lino, a single bed base, single mattress, wardrobe, an electric oven, a double quilt, pillows, bedding and clothing. May 2025 Upheld
Evidence gathering C applied for a crisis grant for money to buy food after using their benefits to repay debt. April 2025 Not upheld
Evidence gathering C applied for a crisis grant for food and utilities. April 2025 Upheld
Evidence gathering C applied for a crisis grant for food and utilities after their bank withdrew their account leaving insufficient time to redirect their benefit payment. April 2025 Upheld
On balance C applied for a crisis grant for food and utilities after £1350.00 was taken from their account for a catalogue debt. April 2025 Not upheld
Evidence gathering C applied for a crisis grant for money for food, utilities and other living expenses because they had spent money on a washing machine. April 2025 Not upheld