Groundwork Yorkshire

D, a gentleman in his fifties who is living alone, has been without a working fridge freezer since the summer. Due to his ill health, he is struggling to go to the shops everyday for food, meaning he is routinely skipping meals. D's food bill has increased significantly as he cant store food safely and relies on microwave meals. We are supporting him to apply for Personal Independence Payment, however, he is awaiting a decision. D currently receives the basic Universal Credit element and has no disposable income once his bills are paid.

E, who is struggling on her low income to buy a washing machine, receives Universal Credit and her son receives Personal Independence Payment. Mum is a full-time carer for her son who has a brain injury and, due to his condition, she needs to wash his clothes and bedding daily. As the washer no longer drains and must be done manually, E finds this difficult to do physically. She is worried that the washer will completely fail, leaving her no way to wash her son's clothes, and no choice but to put her son in respite until she can get one.