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 |
Change of circumstances within 28 days |
Mr C requested an independent review of the council's decision on his crisis grant application |
October 2018 |
Upheld |
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 |
October 2018 |
Upheld |
Inconsistencies/ Reason to doubt |
Ms C applied for a crisis grant having lost her purse while shopping |
October 2018 |
Upheld |
Lost money |
Mr C applied for a crisis grant. He advised that he had lost his wallet containing £200.00 |
October 2018 |
Upheld |
Priority curtains |
Mr C, who works for a housing charity, requested an independent review on behalf of his client (Mr A) |
October 2018 |
Upheld |
Priority hall carpets |
Ms C made an application for a community care grant for a number of household items |
October 2018 |
Upheld |
Inconsistencies/ Reason to doubt |
Ms C applied for a crisis grant in order to obtain food, gas and living expenses |
October 2018 |
Not upheld |