Number of awards and repeat applications
It will not normally be appropriate to make an award for the same item if it has been less than 12 months since the last application as the awards are to help people settle in the community and that situation should not change in such a short space of time.
The 12 months is a minimum period to consider, you should also consider the normal lifetime of an item, for example a Fridge should last for 10 to 20 years and not need to be re-awarded.
Note: Travel costs for women being placed in a refuge outside of the area will not affect any other application made. Should they return to the violent partner no further help will be given.
For help with 'Set Up General Living Award', to award is at the discretion of the decision maker and they should look at the circumstances of the applicant to determine if this is needed on top of any award to assist with resettlement. This should be a single payment in line with the support given upon re-settlement after a period of unsettled life.