Case summaries

Subject Month / Year Outcome
High most compelling priority rating C’s representative applied for a Community Care Grant, explaining that C had recently secured a tenancy following a period of homelessness. May 2026 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. May 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for a community care grant for white goods and flooring. May 2026 Upheld
Reimbursement for items bought C applied for a Community Care Grant to support setting up a tenancy, having been rehoused on medical grounds. May 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for a community care grant to set up a new tenancy following the breakdown of a family relationship. April 2026 Not upheld
Low income assessment - 2025 guidance C applied for money for household items after securing a tenancy. April 2026 Not upheld
Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion C applied for several items for their tenancy after moving through a mutual exchange to be closer to their partner. April 2026 Not upheld
Consideration of children’s rights C, a welfare rights officer, applied for money for food and living costs on behalf of their client (A) who had an issue with their benefits. April 2026 Upheld
New information not available at original decision C applied for a community care grant following a significant fire in their home. April 2026 Upheld
High most compelling priority rating C applied for carpets for the living room and bedroom, and for a bed, mattress and duvet after these items were disposed of by the council during treatment for an infestation. April 2026 Upheld