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Case summaries

Subject Month / Year Outcome
Proportionate evidence gathering Ms C applied for a crisis grant for living expenses. August 2019 Not upheld
Inconsistencies/ Reason to doubt Ms C, an EEA national, applied for a crisis grant for living expenses. July 2019 Not upheld
Inconsistencies/ Reason to doubt Miss C applied for a crisis grant for food and living expenses. July 2019 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
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