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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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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
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Hi, my name is Davidchase64! Have no where to go after my son gets evicted, any advice?
My son is being evicted in 6 weeks I have lived their for nine years but not on the council rent I am on full disability pip have I got any rights am so worried I have no wheir to go
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Housing assessment at my parent's home
I became disabled in 2019 and as I have a progressive bone disease, things have got to the point where my mobility is really affected. I use a wheelchair when I'm out but can just about manage without one at my parent's house. I was living in my own home but moved back in with my parents a few months back. The home is…
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Hi, my name is TheCatSays! Been given 2 months to leave my home, any advice?
Just got the dreaded 2 months to leave my home and have a few questions; Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD but doing my best to navigate the system. I understand it's always best to ask Those in The Know such as Citizens Advice (I'll go in the morning) but I can at least get an idea where I stand with the help of you good people. I'm…
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Need a free matress
Hi my name is Helen I'm 59 years old. I live by elf with my dog. I have moved Twice in last two years and have spent a lot of money moving into a 1 bedroom flat as pending money on curtains DIY to find flat unhabital. I bought a new mattress 6 months ago and heard noices at night in my bedroom . I found a hole in my new…
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Council Tax scenarios - questions
Hello all. I currently receive Universal Credit at a decent rate (over £1k/month) after migrating from JSA and also receive PIP. I have found myself technically homeless, but being put up by distant family, but they want me to move too too and I get that. I have been given the knock back by letting agents and landlords and…
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Children’s new OT assessment
We’re awaiting a council house as we need adaptions for a disabled child. Been waiting 3+ years now and they’ve bypassed us twice now in the last 6 months blaming “computer system” error! Both times! OT report was done over 3 years ago. And 2 houses ago. OT came out and assessed new house but hasn’t done a new written…
