refused community care grant - totally mystified

Another thought for furnishings - freecycle and freegle.

Hi Annie,
a memory flash a fried of mind was in the unfurnished flat situation a couple of years ago he acquired a cooker,fridge,three piece suite and some carpeting through a local Christian Aid Society ( obviously not new ) but good stuff non the less so there's another possibility.

Good Luck

Bill

Hi Annie.
First of all contact your local Mind to see if they can help with your appeal against the grant decision.
Dont be put off appealing as most appeals win. Iv been told that a certain amount of money is always put aside for exceptional cases.
There is a book out every year by Judy Stengar a welfare rights worker. Id advise anyone with a disability to buy one ,or ask the local library to get one.
The mind website has the details you need to obtain one.
If the appeal is turned down again you can ask for a social fund inspector to look at your claim.

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Hi Annie

When i moved 5 years ago I was turned down for a grant and only given one when my CPN contacted them, which helped pay for the removal costs if you have CPN or social worker would you be able to ask them to contact the DSS for you, it may help.
Lots of luck

Carole