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Supported housing association ,council tax
Hello Everyone , I have been living in Supported housing after my hospital treatment a few years ago (in recipe of UC and LCWRA). I have changed a couple of properties with the housing association. The last one they moved me to , was a disgusting junk house with doped up criminal tenants (really violent environment). So i…
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Help with Supported housing
My son is 25 and autistic. He struggles in life mainly with communication and the working world. He lives with me, but I feel he would benefit living in his own place to hopefully help him be happier . Has anyone been thru the system and tried to get supported housing? Any advice ?
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Hi, my name is Tommeu!
Hello I am 58 years old I have 2ndary progressive ms I am in a wheelchair. My flat is the property of lambeth council I am cared for 3 times a day by a care agency that has been provided byg the council I have been here for 30 plus years. I have a profiling bed downstairs I have a stair lift I have an adapted wetroom as a…
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Automated front door for disabled access
Hi everyone, I’m currently renovating my Mum’s house for her so that she can continue living there with her limited mobility. She can move around inside with the aid of a rollator but needs her mobility scooter for venturing outside and to the shops. I’m currently looking for a way to automate the opening, closing and…
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Hi, my name is mumbojumbo!
I am eighty two and am now disabled with osteoarthritis in my knees and back. I too was thinking of buying a chair from a 'care' shop and the one I was most taken with was over two thousand pounds and I am wondering how I can justify spending this amount of money when I really can't afford to. It is sheer exploitation from…
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Can a wet room be cited by the council as a reason to decline a move? Could I make an appeal?
Hi, thanks for adding me. I need advice on an impending move via mutual exchange between social housing tenants please. I had my bath removed 6 years ago and at the time of all properties in my road having updated kitchens and bathrooms, they put in a wet room for me instead. I was told at the time that the only…
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Hi, my name is katelinlock! looking for my first place on my own.
I’m looking for my first place on my own I’m 21 years old just wondering what I have to do as I’m not the best with phones
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Hi, my name is jaybear67! Do I need to change boroughs?
I'm homeless in Hammersmith and Fulham and have been since may2023. I'm 57 with a life illness my Borough has been absolutely no help. They say there are no properties in Hammersmith and Fulham including studios , and offer me places in in the middle of housing Estates which no access to transport or shops, I go few times…
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What heavy duty electric scooter do you suggest will meet my needs?
My legs are unable to do the distance anymore so I am now seriously considering purchasing a Heavy Duty Electric Scooter 4 wheel. I propose to use it in the local woodland where I exercise my Vizsla. I need a Heavy Duty off road 4 wheel with plenty of power which will provide long battery distance with Lithium 100Ah . I…
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Flat for single person. Questions
I have ESA and was recently awarded PIP. I feel I could afford to leave home. I haven't left home before, I want to try, and see if I can cope with this. I'm just looking for some general advice as I don't really have a clue where to begin. Is there some sort of council flat list that I need to somehow get on, does…
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Motability Car..
My brother-in-law; now ex BIL was the named driver on my vehicle as he lives across the road and helped with all care, appointments and other tasks, etc.. Back in May there was a police incident in which I was led to believe my car was stolen, my vehicle was located and seized for CSU. I received a written warning from…
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help with house mover who handles disabled moves
l am 61 and have had a stroke, I am moving to a Bungalow and need a house mover who handles disabled moves as I cannot move anything. Please help.
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Hi, my name is joe2! Is there any way to get more points for the transfer list?
Two of our daughters have disabilities. One has APD and wears head phones because of noise & epilepsy bowel problems My oldest daughter has ADHD and suffers from high anxiety's. I have Complex PTSD and ADHD from i was a child. I have put in for a transfer as something bad happened to our oldest daughter and she’s afraid.…
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Tenancy and succession
I spoke to citizens advice about this and I would like to make sure they are right about this so here it goes. My mother and father were joint tenants, they divorced she moved out and got her own property so my dad is down as a sole tenant, I live with him and so does my brother. when he passes away would either my brother…
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Hi, my name is Hubelly! Council wont install a ramp for my mother, any advice?
I live in Sussex whilst my elderly mother lives in Ayrshire, my brother helps out as she uses a walker to get around with the help of my brother who lives nearby. She has been in her council house for over 30 years and is now housebound due to a fall/broken hip she has steps at her front door that she cannot manage unaided…
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What are my rights, council housing waiting list
Hi I need some help with housing issue.im disabled and I'm on waiting list for a bungalow I also care for someone else who I would like to move into my bungalow with me my local council has said he can't unless I'm his registered carer in which I am .now they are saying he can't unless he is my partner but he isn't.what…
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HOLD Scheme in Wales?
Does anyone know if the HOLD scheme is available in Wales and can point me towards contacts , I get conflicting info from Google Thanks Or advice on options for me
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Council housing Advice
Hello everyone, I need some advice regarding my housing please. I have 3 small children aged 11/8/4. 2 of my kids have special needs. I was living in a 1 bed flat and received section 21 notice in 2020. I contacted the council and found some properties myself which they couldn’t secure those for me. Later HPAS team offered…
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Shared Ownership
Does anybody have any experience with shared ownership with income coming from benefits?
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Powerchair laptop bag??
I've recently started using a powerchair and I'm loving the freedom it's given me. I'm looking for a bag to go on the back to hold my laptop and headphones etc plus my lunch and a few other bits (my sticks for underneath the chair) But I'm struggling to find a bag that fits. There are lots with handles to go over…
