£0 remaining for a replacement key and kitchen items
This single mum has been moved from temporary accommodation in West London, to North London where she has no connections or support. Mum has a nine year old son and they are struggling financially since the move as they have outstanding bills from their previous home and now have to pay the bills on the new property. On the school run today, mum lost the key to the new property and has to pay for a replacement. She is also asking for help to buy a kettle, a toaster, some crockery and cutlery.
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.