A mother with a young daughter, who had survived domestic violence, was residing in social housing within the Ancient Parish of Handsworth. She had been supported by the housing provider to transition from her experience of domestic abuse to independent living in a semi-furnished tenancy.


Case Study – Applicant X
A single man, residing in social housing within the Ancient Parish of Handsworth, has a history of rough sleeping and struggles with poor mental and physical health. He is currently in the process of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and receives the standard rate of Universal Credit (UC).