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Home Essentials and Grants
Hia, Is there anywhere to get help with white goods floor coverings and a new orthopaedics mattress or some kind of Grant if you are not part of a charity group or some be kind of organisation?? I’ve been trying my best to find something myself with no luck at all and I’m already struggling with my mental and physical…
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Need to move to smaller property because of health
hi everyone, This may be a long post so my apologies for that in advance! I have several chronic conditions and invisible illnesses, and I would like to move into a 2 bed on my own, as I’m not managing to keep on top of the housework etc in the current 3 bed house we live in! I suffer with curvature of the spine with…
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Does anyone close to Portsmouth need an electric wheelchair?
Hi I have an Invacare Mirage electric wheelchair that I would like to give to someone who benefit from one a s not to resale fro profit. I am in Plymouth and could possibly deliver locally.
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Box room size?
We cannot find the exact size of a box room according to UK rules. Most of my family and friends say my third bedroom looks like a box room. Size: 232 cm x 194 cm.
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Financial help to move...
Hello! I currently rent a private 1 bed flat, been here 8 years but been private renting since 1997 when my marriage ended. I'm also on stand alone universal credit with single persons housing allowance since 2020. My landlady has been saying for the past two years that she is selling up. This was supposed to be something…
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Housing association / housing benefit urgent help
hey guys I’m new to the site and in need of some help ! Dad is 79 and in receipt of housing benefit, attendance allowance, pension credit, state pension. He’s had his property for over 20 years and around 2 years ago a malicious report was put in about Dad that he was subletting the property - this malicious report is…
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Local Authority
Hi. I’m posting this to get some information and make aware of my brother’s situation. My younger brother, Peter 52, has been wheelchair bound for thirty years due to a stroke. He only has the use of his right arm and leg but has full capacity. Peter has resided with his mum, Rita 85, for thirty years. She made herself an…
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Hi, my name is jHwbnI5! Want to move out of my home as soon as possible, any advice?
hello , I am looking to move out of my home as soon as possible. I am so unhappy at home with my mum.
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Access problem in flats without entry phone
I live in a block of flats (100 exactly) in central London. The block in theory has 24/7 porter, and access for visitors to the building is granted by the porter (residents use a fob system). However there are occasions when the porter is not on duty and there is no way at these times for visitors to access the building.…
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Hi, my name is amb75! Council can't help with adaptations or housing, what can we do?
Hi We are at a loss as what to do. We currently have a mortgage on our town house. My husband has just had both legs amputated and now our property is not suitable for him. The council say they can’t help with adaptations as the house is unsuitable. The council won’t house us as we have our own property and we can’t sell…
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Hi, my name is julie188! Expected to pay council tax after having to vacate dangerous property
Hi, my roof and ceiling fell in and I couldn't stay at the property as it was dangerous and they switched the heating off. They also did tests for asbestos and they found other issues. Lot of my electrical appliances got ruined. Got a letter from the council saying they have stopped my exemption and now they want me to pay…
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Being at risk of homelessness
I had a meeting this week with adult social services. It came as a huge shock to learn that I am not actually in supported accommodation anymore. I was when I moved in, I haven't moved. Social services discontinued that set up with my carer. I was then changed onto Direct Payment employing the same person who had been…
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Heating
Hiya everyone just looking for some advice. We have just bought a bungalow and are getting a disability grant for work needed done to help my disabled son. He is 5. It has a old boiler which is oil and needs replacing. Wondered if there is any help out there with this.think the government scheme has finished. The council…
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Housing needs form
hi all , not been on in ages as not been too good . I finally got a housing needs form from council and they’ve given me a case worker from council too ( don’t know what they do ?) I’ve got MH issues and I’ve had pulmonary embolisms a couple of times , probably due to mental health and I’m on life long blood thinners now .…
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Housing, Affordable
Hi. My name is Gosia. Unfortunately, I'm stuck at home with an Ex/emotionally immature person and narcissistic disorders. Violent abouse to racist comments have been around for a long time. Because I have depression and other illnesses, it prevents me from taking up a job. My question is about renting a house with…
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Hi, my name is unknown101! I have tried to apply for council housing on multiple occasions...
I have tried to apply for council housing on multiple occasions however I am being ignored and when I phone up to put my name on the register they tell me an email will be sent with an application form however it is NEVER sent and when I complain they say they can’t find my name on the system
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Help with cost of moving to an adapted property.
IHI I'm Tim Does anyone know of any financial help i can get because I'm having to move to an adapted property because the property I'm in at the moment isn't big enough for my wheelchair. I'm using a £60 stool to get around on at the moment as I've said my door ways and kitchen and hallway isn't big enough for me at the…
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Hi, my name is marty78! anyone know of any grants available to get my garden fit for use?
I’m new and want to thank you all in advance who have help other in this group. I would like to ask if anyone knows of any grants available to get my garden levelled and fit for use? I moved into the property a year ago with my wife who has MS it is a disabled access bungalow but unfortunately the garden is extremely e…
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Hi, my name is MysterE! I have a question regarding Green Power scooters
Has anyone experienced the use of a Green Power scooter running at the designed speed of 15 mph which is the legal speed limit outside the UK. I want to use my scooter on private land that is not subject to the normal road regulations, and I have contacted the manufacturer to find out the procedure for switching the 3 gear…
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needing help with my disabled brother
I have a diavled brother who is 55 and is in supprted living and is in need for more care , he has had 2 falls this week and currently in hospital and not sure whet to do , can someone help please
