| Exceptional circumstances for crisis grants |
C applied for a Crisis Grant for food after spending their money on alcohol and gambling during a mental health episode. |
June 2026 |
Not upheld |
| Evidence gathering |
C applied for a Community Care Grant to replace mattresses, bedding and sofas in their home. |
June 2026 |
Upheld |
| Anticipated need |
C applied for a Crisis Grant, advising that they were planning to move to Scotland from Ireland. |
June 2026 |
Not upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C applied for a community care grant for white goods and flooring. |
May 2026 |
Upheld |
| Reimbursement for items bought |
C applied for a Community Care Grant to support setting up a tenancy, having been rehoused on medical grounds. |
May 2026 |
Upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C’s representative applied for a Community Care Grant, explaining that C had recently secured a tenancy following a period of homelessness. |
May 2026 |
Upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C applied for a community care grant for clothing after gaining a significant amount of weight while in prison. |
May 2026 |
Upheld |
| New information not available at original decision |
C applied for a community care grant following a significant fire in their home. |
April 2026 |
Upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C applied for carpets for the living room and bedroom, and for a bed, mattress and duvet after these items were disposed of by the council during treatment for an infestation. |
April 2026 |
Upheld |
| High most compelling priority rating |
C applied for a community care grant to set up a new tenancy following the breakdown of a family relationship. |
April 2026 |
Not upheld |