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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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Independent living not working out for me
Sorry to bother you, and I don't want anyone to panic here, because I'm not suicidal as I post this but I have overdosed twice in a week. I was moved into independent living almost 2 years ago. I was sectioned last year and all they did was check that I could make a meal. I could, because someone took me to the shop and…
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Advice. Council won't approve driveway for WAV
Hi Everyone. I am looking for some advice and I was wondering if someone could help me. I am a wheelchair user and I am about to get a WAV vehicle. The OT has recommended that the council put a driveway in the front garden which they agreed to. Now they are saying that a disabled bay in the road is all I need siting that I…
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I'm being forced to Rent My home to Survive
I'm considering this because I'm struggling financially and can no longer afford to remain living in my flat and renting it out temporarily would help me get back on my feet, and my intention is to move back in once the tenancy ends. I currently receive UC with LCWRA and I do not receive any housing costs element because I…
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hoping to move from my 3 bed council house to a bungalow,
hi everyone
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OT report sent to council yesterday. (23/07)
Hi, I’m new to this because I’m so frustrated. On June 25th, I had a face2face Occupational Therapist assessment. Went well, she order me some trial medical equipment. Whilst the shower board is an absolute life saver at the moment, it still isn’t good for permanent use. I’m on Homefinder Somerset and I was originally on…
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Green Power scooters (hints and tips)
Hello Peeps, Razr here (JH500, 15mph), FYI, the only part on the green power scooters that utilizes the 60v combined power source is the motor and motor controller, the rest of the electrics are standard 12v going through a step-down converter (60v in 12v out), so therefore if you want to pimp your ride you can use any car…
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Social Housing Bungalows - not eligible as under 55
Hi, I've just applied for social housing as I'm struggling in our current house due to mobility issues. I applied for a bungalow, but have been told I can't apply for any of the vacant ones because I am not over 55 - surely that can't be allowed?There are only two properties showing as eligible for me, both flats, neither…
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Hi, my name is lellyboo! Have nothing for new bungalow
I’m moving in my new bungalow soon, but I have nothing. I don’t even have flooring. I have my hospital bed that’s about if. I had to leave my home due to dv and u got put miles away from home. I’m a wheelchair user as well. I’d appreciate any help what so ever. Thsnk you
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traped in Oxford
Hi everyone, I really appreciate your advice. I have been living with my son in a private house in Oxford for 7 years....we have suffered a lot in this house due to the lack of heat and hot water The landlords are two brothers who don't want to make any improvements to the house. We paid the rent correctly every month as…
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Hi, my name is JWJBedsonbyne!
Hello, I’m new here , I’ve recently admitted to have severe depression and am have been home bound for 3 years. I also care for my mother is immobile and. I suffer from long term injury. I hoping to find some help for a large back garden that is severely overgrown and from garden. Due to my disability I cannot tackle it…
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Homeless no help from local council
Hello there this is a hard thing to write I just been made homeless from a marriage break up and I don't have anyone that I can go to my family all stop talking to me 14 years ago and I have no friends see we move to a area thaty at the time my wife wanted to and she put the full name of the family home.in her name and at…
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Stuck with adapted bungalow
My father was put onto 24hr oxygen in 2022. It took us until May 2025 to be offered an adapted bungalow. He died unexpectedly in September 2025 and now I'm stuck with this lovely bungalow which I don't need! I've tried mutual exchange, choice-based lettings, joined several council lists, Facebook groups, and I'm still…
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How do i employ assistant
How would I employ a personnal assistant
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Floating Support
just had a very stressful day been mucked about by my Support provider yet again and should’ve had a hour of Support this morning only had 45 minutes of it try to sort this out out of my normal Support Worker he wouldn’t listen to me. Had another email from him today stating that he has to support somebody else tomorrow…
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Re-Housed
Hi, I have now been waiting 8 years to move into a 2-bedroom bungalow with large rooms. At present, I live in a 1-bedroom bungalow with small rooms. I need larger rooms because I use a large electric-powered wheelchair and hurt myself & damage my furniture, walls, doors & doorways. I was advised by social services to ask…
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Hi, my name is Tch! Green power ZT4 mobility scooter information plate
Please help, I have a Green power ZT4 mobility scooter and I want to register it but I can’t find the information plate ie chassis No etc, do anybody know where they put the plate with the info on. many thanks in advance TCH
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Hi, my name is AAAMahmood! Served Section 21 notice, need help
hi everyone it is easier to just call me A
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Motorbility cars available for under 25s
My son is under 25 and a wheelchair user, we are trying to get a new car on the Motability scheme that meets his needs. This means that preferably it would need an electric boot and drivers seat, but there aren’t any on the scheme within the insurance allowance for his age! We are currently in the process of appeal to…
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Social housing application support
Hello all, I am wanting to apply for social housing, but I need advice on completing an application so that I am given a band 1 or 2 banding. I have ASD, BPD, anxiety and depression. I believe that living on my own now would help immensely with those conditions, by making me more responsible in looking after myself and…
