Community care grant help

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Does anyone know what sort of prices they pay?do they half what you put?

suelees1

They usually use an Argos catalogue or similar. We used to have a cheap bed supplier in the area and the JCP would usually use this firm's prices as a guide. That's not to say you have to accept what they might award. Each case must be decided on it's own merits so for instance someone might need an orthopaedic mattress but the JCP award for any old cheapo bed then it wouldn't be reasonable so the claimant should then ask for a review.

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suelees1 wrote: »

They usually use an Argos catalogue or similar. We used to have a cheap bed supplier in the area and the JCP would usually use this firm's prices as a guide. That's not to say you have to accept what they might award. Each case must be decided on it's own merits so for instance someone might need an orthopaedic mattress but the JCP award for any old cheapo bed then it wouldn't be reasonable so the claimant should then ask for a review.

Hi, she used argos the cheapest prices. She put electric cooker, delivery and fitting at £225. Washer, delivery and fitting £220. Living room carpet and fitting £70. Double bed, mattress and delivery £135. Bedding for double and single and cot £40. Pan set £12. I dont know if the prices will seem fair to them or they wont class them as being needed items. Alot of other people on the internet have said you have to apply for double as they half it but it would seem a little odd to apply for over £400 for a cooker. I dont have a clue how they work it out or if they will even award her one

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Pinky87 wrote: »

I got a community care grant in november 07 and was awarded £910 i already had a house with my child but didnt have carpets, cooker, washer, single bed, fridge or a sofa i put in for £1000 so was quite lucky to get what i did it only took 2 week and i had the cash.

Can you remember what you was awarded for each item? Also was you refused first?