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J is a client who approached Christians Against Poverty for help with his debts. Unfortunately, he suffers with Agoraphobia, which is impacted massively by his debts, which, in turn, makes the debt situation worse and causes a spiralling effect. A Debt Relief Order would be a complete fresh start for this client, financially, and would enable him to focus on getting well without the stress of the debt he has.
Our client is an eighteen year old man who, along with his father, fled Iran in fear of his life, more than a year ago. He is seeking asylum in the UK and is housed in an asylum seekers' hotel. His mother was left behind in Iran and, as our client's phone is broken beyond repair, he is devastated as he needs it to keep in contact with his mother and other family in Iran. He also needs it to keep up with college work and continue his English classes. In addition to the phone, our client also needs some clothing and a pair of shoes.
E, who has mental health issues and a physical disability, had a heart attack last year and has ongoing issues as a result. Her Personal Independence Payment was stopped just before her heart attack and E is waiting for it to be reassessed. She has a very low income as a result. Her council flat was empty when she was housed and she still needs a hallway carpet and a suitable armchair for her needs. The condition of her flat is causing E anxiety and it is hard to it keep warm without the carpet.
O found himself homeless about six months ago when he lost his ID and long term job, and was unable to find a new job without any ID. He moved into our charity's nightshelter for five months before moving into our mid term accommodation a month ago. Since being homeless, O has loved doing jigsaw puzzles and they have been a great distraction and a relaxing hobby for him. As they have been a happy memory for him, he would like some frames to show the ones he has completed and to keep in his room.