C had a leg amputated due to serious health issues when she nearly lost her life. She moved from private rented to Social Housing after an unexpected pregnancy and the birth of her first child. She has applied for Local Welfare Provision but, as the move was planned, they have declined her application. C would urgently like to furnish her child’s room.
This single mum of five children is on her own after ending an abusive relationship through the courts, and has been struggling financially. They have found themselves facing hard times with bills piling up and have had to borrow money to pay them. This has led them further into debt and caused sleepless nights. They are trying hard to find a solution to pay off the debt and avoid late fees whilst still putting food on the table and keeping the house warm.
This middle aged father was recently given custody of his seven year old son who has autism and previously lived with his mother. He is on a very low income and the child benefit has not yet been transferred so he is struggling. His cooker has only two rings working and a broken oven and grill. This amazing addition to the household, trying to get him into a special school and sort out benefits is a bit overwhelming. Providing a new cooker would make meals more affordable, healthier and less stressful.
A seven year old boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism, who is non-verbal, is climbing over the current normal height stairgate on his bedroom door in the middle of the night. His bedroom is by the stairs so he is in danger of falling down the stairs. A tall stair gate is needed to maintain his safety and help mum to sleep without being worried in the night.
A maternal grandmother cares for her three grandchildren following their removal from their mum. This little girl has recently been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and has been through an emotionally difficult time. Her bed is broken and nan will struggle to replace it due to having only a minimum income. The child also needs the mattress replacing due to bed wetting. No headboard is needed as the child will bang her head on it.
A three year old boy with additional needs will run off in the community as he has no awareness of danger. His mum suffers with severe Postnatal Depression and rarely leaves the house with her son. His father works full time and keeps losing jobs as he needs to go home to help mum out. To maintain child safety, enable mum to get out with the child and support of a volunteer, and improve her mental health, could you help to provide a handling belt?
Please can you help this child to have a comfortable bed and mattress to sleep on as he is too big for the cot he currently has. Mum also has a three month old baby and needs this cot for the baby to sleep in. The family live in Supported Accommodation and have little resources. Having a toddler bed for the child will provide a proper place for both the toddler and his baby brother to sleep and help Mum with night time routines and sleeping for the children.