Case Studies
Friends since childhood, ‘Edward,’ ‘Fergus’ and ‘Garry,’ live together in supported accomodation in London. Aged in their late 40s, Edward is partially sighted, Fergus has Fragile X syndrome and Garry is wheelchair bound. They all suffer from learning disabilities, cannot read or write and...
'Elizabeth' suffers with a mild mental disability and her trusting nature had already led to her experiencing financial abuse at the hands of a family member. The Money Carer Foundation had been made Elizabeth's Appointee, freeing her from this financial abuse and ensuring her finances...
[block:views=0fef645596b509b1c271dc44a89a6405]Daily Money Management, Appointeeship and Deputyship services for vulnerable adults are about more than just making sure bills are paid and people are not financially abused. Afterall, having money in the bank means very little if you don't...
By the time The Money Carer Foundation were approached to be 'Neil's' appointee in November 2010 he was on the verge of having some of his benefits suspended.Suffering from a genetic disability which makes it difficult to communicate, Neil, from the West Midlands, relies on others to manage his...
The benefits system can be tricky to understand. For this reason some elderly, vulnerable or disabled people may not receive all the benefits they are entitled to, which can have a major impact on their health, quality of life and wellbeing. 'Angela,' a middle aged...
Ongoing financial abuse at the hands of family members had left 'Gladys,' 96, feeling stressed, helpless and isolated. The Adult Safeguarding Team at her local Council in North West England became concerned that frail Gladys, who lives alone, was vulnerable to ongoing theft and abuse...
Jim was referred to The Money Carer Foundation (Money Carer) by a social worker working for a London Borough Council. Jim is 84 years old, lives in his own home and has been diagnosed as showing early signs of dementia. Social services were concerned that John was vulnerable as he has very little...
In Autumn 2010 The Money Carer Foundation was invited to co-ordinate the transfer of several Service Users with varying severe learning and physical disabilities from hospital to shared supported housing. This involved the transfer of the Corporate Appointeeship as part of a more comprehensive...
In May 2010 The Money Carer Foundation met with representatives from the Social Services department at Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. The meeting was to discuss The Money Carer Foundation acting on behalf of vulnerable people in care within Barnsley MBC’s area. The problem...
After The Money Carer Foundation received a referral from a well respected specialist care operator we started to work with a very nice young man who has aspergers. The everyday money management needs of this client are not unlike any other 26 year old man for the most part other than the fact that...
