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I now have a flat after being homeless for 13 years and have recently been released from jail.I am on JSA and believe i satisfy two of the qualifing benefits. My flat is bear and empty. I was turned down for the C.C.G. please advise.

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Hello supastu and welcome to CAG.

 

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To honey bee, thanks for getting back to me so quick, Im not that great on computers. I tried what you suggested but still got stuck, i have asked for a review from the social fund and have also asked help from the independent review service. I just desperatly need some money to furnish my flat.

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Have you thought about going to the salvation army for help? They can help with the bare essentials like sofas and bed, bedding and kitchen items. It may be worth getting in contact with them, they can also help you in other ways as well.

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Why did the turn you down for CCG. You do qualify as meeting criteria after being in prison and also to "resettle after unsettled way of life" however the social fund them have to prioritise what money they have and make a decision. For example if you applied for curtains and someone applied for a bed and the budget was overspent you may not be awarded. Have you got a Social Worker, can they not support your application form.

 

Have you had a CCG before if so how long ago.

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To honey bee, thanks for getting back to me so quick, Im not that great on computers. I tried what you suggested but still got stuck, i have asked for a review from the social fund and have also asked help from the independent review service. I just desperatly need some money to furnish my flat.

 

See if you can get access to a care/social worker, often local hostels are run by charities who also provide support and care when you find a home, they will know exactly how to fill in a CCG form to give you a much better chance of acceptance.

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Stu, whereabouts in the country are you? Just the general region will do, you don't need to say exactly where you are living. I'll see if I can find any charities that might be able to help.

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many thanks honey bee and laughing girl for getting back to me. i live in a beautiful brand new flat in bromley. i have never heard of NACRO but will do a search. I was thinking about going to CAB to see if they can help with thic community care grant. At the end of the day i can get by with a bed and a cooker. It would be nice to get the bed new though

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