Fund provides vital support
A GLASGOW resident who received a clothing and furniture grant after asking for help is urging others to follow suit.
The support was provided after the resident contacted Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss when moving into sheltered housing.
A request for furniture was granted through the Scottish Welfare Fund.
At the time, health issues meant the resident was experiencing high levels of stress.
Ms Thewliss was able to speed up the process and also arranged for her constituent to get further cash for clothing.
“I am so delighted to have received not only my furniture but also the Community Care grant,” said the resident.
“After returning back to Scotland from Australia, I was worried about some of the issues I was going to face upon my arrival.
“However, with the help of
my local MP, this process was made much easier and I can’t thank Alison enough for her support.
“I would strongly encourage anyone who finds themselves in difficult situations to contact their local MP.
“Too often, many people will not know their MP is a point of contact for any issues they may face.
“But after seeing the support
Alison has provided, it’s clear that the MP is there to help those who need it.”
Ms Thewliss said: “Over the past few months, my constituent has been so patient throughout what must have been a worrying time for them.
“My team were able to contact Glasgow City Council to gain an understanding of the issues that were being faced by the constituent and what could be done to provide further support.
“I want to give thanks to Glasgow City Council for their continuous dialogue throughout this case and their understanding of the difficulties being faced by the constituent.
“If any Glasgow Central constituents are in need of support, please do not hesitate to contact my office via email at alison. thewliss. mp@ parliament. uk or via phone by calling 0141 552 7117.
“My team are always more than happy to help with a range of issues and I urge any constituent to contact my team.”