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Accessible housing for disabled home-seekers
Disabled and older people can find wheelchair user homes for rent more swiftly thanks to a strengthened search function on England’s dedicated accessible housing portal, Accessible NOW. The site boasts key information that other property portals may not have, including accessibility features like wet rooms, step-free…
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New Council Housing in Somerset
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/25/council-homes-somerset-uk-glorious-proof-labour
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Housing issues
Hi everyone I am new here so l don't know much about it. Basically l got a disabled daughter with multiple health conditions. We live in small conuncil flat. Please note l am a lease holder. The property is too small for us. We have tried to apply for bigger housing so far no luck. Just because l have a property council…
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Mouse recommendations for dodgy wrists?
Hi everyone!! I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an alternative to my standard mouse? I’ve got fibro and using conventional computer mice for work is becoming awful. My wrist is always throbbing and it’s getting so hard to click precisely when I’m doing anything. Does anyone have a recommendation for a…
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Renting a room to a 3 bed flat. How does it work?
hi I am renting a room in a flat with my three children, two five year olds and a 19 month old baby. I’ve been researching online and can see I might be eligible for help with housing costs for a 3 bed flat. I am a private tenant and would like to rent again but privately a 3 bed flat. How does this while I’m on universal…
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Housing deposit
Hi I'm looking to relocate from Devon to Worcester, I am in receipt of universal credit/pip/lcwra. Will I be entitled for help with the rental deposit and if so how do I go about it, is it Devon council or Worcestershire council I approach? Many thanks Kind regards. K 🙂
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Council Tax Discount
I am aware that an (up to) 100% discount is available for residents with MH issues - not physical issues - this is wrong …. I am totally unable to walk and use very little council resources - I also do have "Parkinsonism" so would that suffice for a discount ?
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Alarms detecting falls within and away from home, linked to Call Centre
Hello Everyone Seeking recommendations of alarm, worn on wrist preferably, that picks up if I fall both within home and away from home and would alert a Call Centre as well as have contacts of family members to alert. Thank you for help with this. I already have box outside my home which emergency services know code to.
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Housing Help
New here so hope this is okay. I am currently 27 and I am looking to move out of the supported accomodation I have been in since leaving hospital in 2023. However, my application to get on the housing register was denied as it was said I have "adequate housing". I've tried to reach both my care-co and the bed placement…
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Counil Disability Services Compared
Hi Everyone, I would like some insights into your experiences with disability support in your region. I have ataxic/spastic cerebral palsy and moved to Wales from Reading because I was led to believe that disability support was much better there. I sold my flat, and moved in with my mother while I looked for a place…
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How long is reasonable?
Hello I have tried to find on the Internet, how much time is reasonable? We currently live in a bungalow, it was adapted for me 10 years ago, ramps, wet room, hand rails, higher toilet. Social Housing. As time has passed unfortunately our health has deteriorated too, I now need a special toilet that cleans you. I had an Ot…
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Housing Associations & Adaptions service charges
Hi Just a bit of general advice, if anyone could please. Looking at a HA property to rent, it has some disabled adaptations going in for me. Apparently, there is a service charge of approx £5 per adaptation per week, so W&D toilet, each ceiling hoist, stairlift, it's going to add up! From what I can gather from the…
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Moving house
Hi, I rent a room privately and I’m going to be moving again private rent and I don’t know how it works or whether it will affect my support. If it affects the help I get then I guess I will stay put. I receive help via UC with LCWRA element and I also have PIP. When I notify UC journal that I am moving what happens to me…
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Revitive circulation booster
I am thinking of buying a Revitive machine to help my legs at £200+ They claim to help many problems Would it help arthritis causing a total lack of mobility? Any genuine users out there like to comment?
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Urgently need houseing
Hi I'm going though domestic violence and I live with him all professionals know I got wait till next year to leave but I can't wait I'm in wheelchair housebound and have two support dogs I need somewhere temporary I tryed council nope my mum passed away last year suddenly and I'm trapped disabled and abused we have plan I…
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Urgently Need Advice +HELP!!
I currently live in a 4 x bedrooms H.M.O and its extremely cold. The Property is on Pre-Payment Utilities for Gas & Electric. I topped up £24 on Gas with given voucher today. The Meter took past debt monies (Not my debt) and Em.Credit money leaving just £7.20 for Gas. Being upstairs front my room is the furthest to reach…
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Riser recliner Dunelm B&Q The Range etc
I've seen several posts on riser recliner chairs but wanted to ask about the chairs sold by companies such as Dunelm, B&Q, Argos etc. Has anyone bought a riser recliner from these stores that are not specifically focused on mobility aids etc? Are they any good? The prices are a lot less than the big mobility type stores,…
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What reasonable adjustment at home has made daily life easier for you?
Reasonable adjustments are often discussed in workplaces or educational settings, but the home environment is just as important. Home is where people spend most of their time, manage daily routines, and recover their energy. When the home setup does not support someone’s needs, even simple tasks can become exhausting or…
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Help Finding Suitable Accomodation?
Hi, I haven't been able to find any help with this so far but just want to check I'm not missing anything as I'm desperate to move now. My current property is causing damage to my health and also preventing any improvement. I keep checking the national websites for private rentals and I keep checking the local Housing…
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Accessible gardening tips for beginners?
Hi, I've taken up pottering in the garden as a relaxing hobby, but with my balance issues, raised beds and tools with long handles are a game-changer. Any newbie advice or fun plant suggestions that are low-maintenance? Let's grow some chatter on this!
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Help needed
I was with my kids dad for 27 years and it’s a broken down relationship. I’m still living in the family home (his name on mortgage) I need help as to what to do. How do I get my own house and help with it. I only work 30 hours and my credit is horrendous. Will I get any help or benefits etc? My children are older 20-16-14.…
