| Definition of an emergency |
C applied for a crisis grant after struggling to budget their income. |
January 2025 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion |
C applied for a community care grant for a double bed base and two pairs of bedroom curtains. |
January 2025 |
Upheld |
| Definition of an emergency |
C applied for a crisis grant as they needed money for food and utilities. |
January 2025 |
Upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C applied for a community care grant for clothing after gaining a significant amount of weight while in prison. |
December 2024 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion |
C applied for a community care grant for a fridge freezer. |
December 2024 |
Upheld |
| Savings and capital |
C applied for a community care grant to help set up their new tenancy. |
December 2024 |
Upheld |
| Resolution offered by the council |
C applied for a community care grant to set up their tenancy after fleeing their previous home. |
December 2024 |
Referred back to council |
| Meeting the need |
C requested an independent review of the council's decision on their community care grant application. |
December 2024 |
Upheld |
| Reasonable adjustments |
C asked us to review the Council’s decision on their crisis grant application. |
November 2024 |
Upheld |
| Reasonable adjustments |
C asked us to review the Council’s decision on their community care grant application. |
November 2024 |
Upheld |