| Inconsistencies/ Reason to doubt |
Ms C, an EEA national, applied for a crisis grant for living expenses. |
July 2019 |
Not upheld |
| Homelessness qualifying criterion |
Mr C applied for a community care grant after securing a tenancy following periods of imprisonment and homelessness. |
June 2019 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional pressure qualifying criterion |
Ms C applied for a community care grant for household items. |
June 2019 |
Not upheld |
| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
Ms C applied for a crisis grant for food and living expenses |
May 2019 |
Not upheld |
| Common medical conditions with respect to priority |
Ms C applied for a community care grant application |
April 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |