Sammy is a dedicated full-time care worker. She had just moved into a new flat when her flatmate lost their income, leaving her solely responsible for rent. On top of that, she was grieving the loss of her Gran and helping with funeral costs.
“If this had been last year, I would have just about gotten by. But with the cost-of-living rise, any unexpected expense means I have no choice but to go without—usually food or heating.”
Month after month, Sammy was juggling bills, trying to decide what to pay and what to postpone. Eventually, she reached out to her manager, who referred her to The Care Workers’ Charity.
“I was so nervous—I’d never applied for a grant before. But it was easy and quick, and it made a huge difference.”
Thanks to your support, we provided Sammy with a grant to help with her rent arrears and funeral costs.
No care worker should have to struggle alone. Donate today and help care workers like Sammy get the support they need.
Patrick, a dedicated Health Care Assistant, takes great pride in his job. But when he pulled a muscle in his back and had to take time off work, the drop in income meant he quickly fell behind on payments.
“Each month I had so much to pay from my wage because of old debts that I couldn’t keep my head above water. I was struggling to make these payments whilst on the sick.”
After learning about The Care Workers’ Charity, Patrick applied for an emergency grant. Within a week, his request was approved, providing the breathing space he desperately needed.
“I nearly cried when I got the email telling me I’d got the grant. It just meant so much – I had a bit of breathing space until I could get back to work.”
At The Care Workers’ Charity, we believe that no care worker should face financial hardship alone. With your support, we can continue providing emergency grants to those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
Ellie has always been a caregiver at heart. After looking after her Granny until she passed away, she knew that working in care was something she would love.
“I work as a domiciliary care worker in Scotland, mostly with elderly clients in their homes. I really enjoy my job and the difference I make in the community.”
But when a serious accident left her partner unable to work, Ellie’s world turned upside down.
“My partner couldn’t walk or stand properly and needed help with everything—getting dressed, bathing, day-to-day tasks. I had to reduce my hours to care for him, and we lost his income as well as some of mine for seven weeks. It left us struggling to pay the rent.”
With bills piling up, Ellie considered taking out a payday loan—until she reached out to The Care Workers’ Charity instead. She applied for a grant to help cover the shortfall, and to her relief, she was successful.
“It took some pressure off us. We’d never owed money before, and being behind on rent really played on my mind, especially while worrying about my partner’s health.”
Thankfully, Ellie’s partner made a full recovery and returned to work, and she was able to pick up extra hours too. The couple are now back on their feet, without the burden of debt hanging over them.
“The grant was easy to apply for and stopped me getting further into debt with a payday loan.”
Care workers dedicate themselves to supporting others—but when they face crisis, we must be there for them.