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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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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.…
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Difference between Velobike and Green Power mobility scooter
Hi! My name is Karen and I am looking for a mobility scooter for my elderly mother- she is in her late 70's. Mum is still out and about a lot, but due to her diabetis I want to make sure she has no problems with her mobility. And now I am about to choose the scooter for her. I get these calls from Green Power, I looked…
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Grants for moving home?
Are there any grants that can help with assistance of moving home. I have asked the council but it’s only for those in a crisis- about to loose home which I can appreciate is more important. but with me being unwell, and disabled, our monies And husbands wage don’t cover the costs of moving. It’s making it difficult
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Occupational Therapist Assessment waiting time in Birmingham HomeChoice
Hi, How long do you have to wait to have Occupational Therapist medical/Mobility Assessment for HomeChoice medical priority for council housing for a adopted property in Birmingham? Please share your personal experience with this and also how long did you wait to get offer for the suitable property, thanks in advance
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GRANT
i had a disabled grant off the council for £30000 pounds i had 2 internal doors changed to sliding doors and the back door enlarged for wheelchair access with a outside ramp,also had a rear gate installed for wheelchair access,i asked for some slabs up the garden but they said no,anyway the probem i have is the gate is not…
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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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MIG decrease with migration from ESA to UC - Is this lawful?
Hi I have a package of support from my local council and had my affordability calculation redone when I migrated across from ESA to UC. I previously had a Minimum Income Guarantee MIG of £180ish per week (because of disability premiums), but it has now been slashed to £112 per week (presumably because there are no…
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Dressing stick
I struggle to dress upper body getting a ot assessment soon can anyone tell me if can get a dressing stick and help on how to use it from a ot?
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Desfblind assessment
Hiya wondering if I could get some advice again I'm registered blind from birth and have moderate to severe hearing loss from the age of 14 I contacted my la to get a sensory support needs assessment back in May end of July they sent out a vision rehabilitation specialist and had a very short conversation where I stated I…
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I don’t know where to turn
hi For the past year I have had help trying to move from my current accommodation due to it being a hmo and lots of noise anti social behaviour I have had a psychiatrist write a letter stating this is wholly unsuitable, also my autism and adhd reports Today I was told they have prioritised me as band 2 however, they are…
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Selling my home /buying a new home
I am wondering if I can sell my current home and use the money to purchase a new home more suitable for my current health needs and still stay on universal credit and claim council tax benefit?
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refused medical priority because i can manage a single flight of stairs ?
ive had an OT assement who agrees i need level access in the bathroom but i can have a flight of stairs with 2 handrails. The housing are refusing me medical pref as i can manage stairs and they cannot see why i cant have a bath!!!! Is this discrimination? As i cannot tolerate lifts etc due to my illness thank you
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Hi, my name is Mrs! Refused an adaptation, am I being discriminated against?
hi can anyone advise me please.i currently live in 2 bedroom bungalow that has no wheelchair access at front when i moved here 10 yrs ago we had to be disabled to get one.obviously my health over 10 yrs as got worse I’m on morphine now etc.an OT refused a ramp at the back rear garden and my back gate opens onto a grass…
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Nappies for adults
I love going swimming as it helps me, with all my muscles and joints as I am a wheelchair user. This is going harder for me to do because I need nappies so I would be looking for swimming nappies for adults
