| When applicants incur detriment sourcing items themselves |
Ms C applied had obtained a larger tenancy due to overcrowding issues |
February 2019 |
Upheld |
| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
Miss C applied for a crisis grant for living expenses after spending her Universal Credit (UC) payment repaying money she had borrowed from a friend |
January 2019 |
Upheld |
| Low income |
Mr C applied for a crisis grant as he had repaid gambling debts |
November 2018 |
Not upheld |
| Definition of an emergency |
Ms C applied for a crisis grant |
November 2018 |
Upheld |
| Lost money |
Ms C, a single parent with a young dependent, applied for a crisis grant having lost her purse while shopping |
November 2018 |
Upheld |
| 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 |