£0 remaining for food and energy bills
The family where referred to us after they where found to be in desperate need of support. They currently have pre-settled status and have very low income. They have two young children which has also left them choosing between eating, paying bills or paying debt. The mother has also recently been diagnosed with a serious medical condition which means she cannot work. They currently have £80 to last for the next eight weeks. This support would help them buy food and pay energy bills.
Our client is a single mum to a seven year old son who has severe autism. As mum is his full time carer, she is unable to work and only receives benefits. Both of her parents are very unwell and her dad is awaiting surgery, so she is also caring for them. Mum has to get taxis to and from her parents as she is on a very tight time frame. She is exhausted, but keeps going every day. Her cooker has broken and she does not have any other way of cooking for her son. Please could you help a desperate mum?
Z is a lady who is really struggling since her husband suffered several heart attacks and is now unable to work. She has really fallen behind with her bills and, as she has a child, really does not want to lose her house. Mum just needs help to make a payment so things are not taken further, as she is so worried they will take court proceedings. Z has now got herself a job and once she gets her first wage she will make more payments. She just needs help to take the pressure off for now.
N and his family are currently struggling on a low income and are in financial debt. Their cooker has broken and they are unable to replace it. This family is under huge stress as the grandmother has come to live with them now, so there is another mouth to feed. Without a cooker it is very hard, as the microwave is not working properly. Please can you help?