£0 remaining for clothing, bedding and bills
D, who was a victim of domestic violence, has been affected by the abuse. After receiving a long-term brain injury, caused by a stroke, she is unable to work and has additional ill health. While struggling financially, her new partner has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is having radiotherapy. Increased energy bills and hospital trips make money tight, and weight loss, due to his treatment, means his clothes don't fit. They only have one set of bedding. With no support, they are struggling to care for each other.
This lady has had a really positive year in dealing with problems which have plagued her for years. She finally faced up to her problem debt and as of last month now is free from this and is looking to the future with hope. However, the fallout of the process towards being debt free has left her really short at a difficult time of year with Christmas just round the corner. This money, if raised, will pay for a food shop which will see her through the month of December and into a brighter 2025.