Rob contacted DRC through our ‘Help! For DisabledPeople’ helpline.
Rob had been having difficulty with attempted thefts to his gas and electricity meter, which was placed on the outside of his property. Both attempts of theft had left the meter damaged and in need of repair. The cost of the repairs meant that Rob, who is solely dependent on welfare benefits due to disability, was struggling financially and had fallen behind on water payments. Rob was also advised by West Midlands’ Police that the best way to prevent any further attempted thefts was to have the meter moved to the inside of his property. Sadly his energy provider would not be able to fund the move so this would come at a cost to Rob. When he phoned DRC, Rob was understandably anxious and scared about the future.
DRC supported Rob to research, make contact with, and submit proposals to some grant giving organisations. As a result, Rob was delighted to receive funding to help with his meter move. Furthermore, he received funding and reductions on his bills to enable him to get his finances back under control. Rob says:
“The assistance DRC provided me with has been fantastic. It had helped me to manage by payments and begin to get my life back on track. I’m now feeling much more positive about the future.”