Community Care Grants

fkelanne

would i be able to get some money? im moving back in with my mam and dad(long story) im on income support and have two kids. my oldest is sleeping with me at the mo as i afford him a bed.
but when i move in wif my mam and dad there isnt space for a double bed just singles.
also could i get a grant to move my things(van hire)to my mams?

cattie

The only sure way to find out is to ring IS & ask. If you don't qualify for a grant, which are for essential items only & you'd be surprised at the things they don't consider essential, you may qualify for a social loan to enable you to buy the items you require & to hire a van for removal.

TheWaltons_3

You can get a one off community care grant, which is up to £1000 and you do not have to pay it back. It is a red form to fill out I believe, and is for help with deposits/furniture/moving etc etc....


Failing this, you could get a Budgeting loan which is interest free and they deduct the payments from your IS weekly (or whenever you get your payment)

bergy2

Hi

In order to get a CCG you need to qualify under certain criteria
The most likely one is a family under exceptional pressure - there is a specific part of the form that cites that - the form is SF300 and the section is
Section C page 7 - you need to be fairly explicit about wht has happened - seperation from someone, ill health, mental health issues, traumas etc etc - add them all as either one major issue say a house fire or victim of violence - or a multiple of smaller issues like low income through unforseen circs, bullying of kid at school, depression etc etc will add to your case
You need to make the link of how buying the items would reduce your stress as a family and send in an accompanying letter stapled into it if not enough space

In Part 8 page 12 you list the items and explain why you do not have the item and how it will reduce stress there under 'Why you need it?'

Whack it in and if you do not get everything or anything request a review

If that fails at all ask for the file to go to the IRS - often succeeds there

fkelanne

if i fill in the form 2day, how long does it normaly take to get a reply back?

Morglin

It can take anything from a week to a month.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Bfsl1/BenefitsAndFinancialSupport/DG_10018921

If you cannot get that, it may be that you would qualify for either a Budgeting Loan, or a Crisis Loan.

Lin

fkelanne

iv just printed a form out because i phoned the job centre to send me one and they said they arent giving them out anymore anyways where to i sent it to?

Scarlett1

I think you need to send it to Jobcentreplus, im sure my friend sent hers back there, although ring them before hand because you dont want it sitting in a pile that is never going to be seen.

Penny-Pincher!!

We need to get a new bed....hopefully a mechanical one as I cant move much...would we be entitled to any help?

Thanks
PP
xx

Morglin

Penny-Pincher!! wrote: »

We need to get a new bed....hopefully a mechanical one as I cant move much...would we be entitled to any help?

Thanks
PP
xx

If you don't fit the criteria for a CCG, you could apply for a budgeting loan, if applicable.

Failing that, if you are disabled, and need any sort of "special bed", then you could contact an OT at your local council to see what help you need.

They could also refer you for a Disabled Facilities Grant if any major work in your home would assist you.

They are based at your local Social Services, and your town hall should know the number.

Anything they supply would be free of charge.

Lin

Penny-Pincher!!

Morglin wrote: »

If you don't fit the criteria for a CCG, you could apply for a budgeting loan, if applicable.

Failing that, if you are disabled, and need any sort of "special bed", then you could contact an OT at your local council to see what help you need.

They could also refer you for a Disabled Facilities Grant if any major work in your home would assist you.

They are based at your local Social Services, and your town hall should know the number.

Anything they supply would be free of charge.

Lin

Thanks Lin

We do fit the criteria and have had a stairlift fitted and walk in shower on a DFG. How do I get a form for the CCG?

Thanks

PP
xx