£0 remaining for a winter coat and shoes for mum and a child's school uniform
N came to the UK on a work visa with her husband and three children, the youngest of whom has cerebral palsy. Sadly, her husband became seriously ill after they arrived and N had to reduce her working hours to look after the family. They have no recourse to public funds and mum is struggling to manage on her reduced income. They are living in one room, sharing facilities with other tenants. It would greatly lift the family's spirits to receive some help towards a winter coat and shoes for mum and school uniform for her son.
S, who is pregnant and due to give birth in a few weeks, has sciatica, arthritis, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), anxiety and depression, impacting on her comfort, mobility and mental health. She is currently sleeping on a sofa with her eighteen month old disabled daughter, making it difficult to sleep. S has limited finances, due to rent shortfall being recovered from her benefit. She awaits the outcome of applications for Personal Independence Payment for herself and Disability Living Allowance for her daughter. £200 is urgently required for a bed and mattress.