| Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion |
Ms C applied for a community care grant for a replacement bed and sofa, carpets for her living room, window blinds, clothing and redecorating costs |
March 2019 |
Upheld |
| Common medical conditions with respect to priority |
Mr C, a housing officer, applied for a community care grant on behalf of his client, Ms A |
March 2019 |
Upheld |
| Priority hall carpets |
Ms C requested an independent review of the council's decision on her community care grant application |
March 2019 |
Upheld |
| Low income |
Mr C applied for a crisis grant as he had repaid gambling debts |
February 2019 |
Not upheld |
| Resident within the local authority area |
Mr C applied for a crisis grant for living costs |
February 2019 |
Upheld |
| When applicants incur detriment sourcing items themselves |
Ms C applied had obtained a larger tenancy due to overcrowding issues |
February 2019 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
Miss C applied for a crisis grant for living expenses after spending her Universal Credit (UC) payment repaying money she had borrowed from a friend |
January 2019 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion |
Mr C applied for a community care grant after moving home |
November 2018 |
Not upheld |
| First tier/ new application |
Mr C, a welfare rights officer, applied for a crisis grant for food and living expenses on behalf of Mr A |
November 2018 |
Upheld |
| Resident within the local authority area |
Mrs C applied for a crisis grant as her landlord had sold her property which meant she had to secure another tenancy |
November 2018 |
Upheld |