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what would Son moving back in effect
Im pension credit and recieve attendence allowance I'm 75 son is homeless but works would he have to pay my full rent I recieve housing benifit
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Wheelchair and kitchen and home accessibility
occupational health, adult services. Hi all Im looking for someone advice please. I’m losing The feeling in my legs because of spine conditions. And need to start using a wheelchair. I can stand up no more than 10 minutes before I need to sit down again. What it is I’ve had a home visit to see about doing the doors and…
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Hi, my name is cathyod1812! How can we get rehoused quicker?
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Disabled person who can't share a bedroom
Does anyone know the criteria as regards this as due to my wife having a bed supplied by the OT as well as the acceptability issues with this and no room for a second bed I have moved into the spare room bedroom and so mentioned this to the benefits section of our local council and they have sent me a letter back asking…
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Am I entitled to 2 bedrooms
Hiya I am living in a 2 bed house that is totally unsuitable for me!! I have been accepted as needing an adapted 1 bedroom property, nothing on the bidding system week after week!! Unable to find an exchange!! I have my son or a friend stay once mayb twice a week to help with getting a cooked meal! Help to assist with safe…
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Osteoarthritis & cervical spinal stenosis / grants help?
Hi all, hope you’re okay xx I have been recently diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis, nerve damage from nerve compression, osteoarthritis in neck, spine, knees and ankles. I’m 35. My mobility is deteriorating literally by the day. I am on a host of medications, and waiting for spinal surgery. I struggle to walk at all,…
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Stuck in an unsuitable house
Feel like I'll never get moved to somewhere suitable for my disability needs because my local council have decided to change their policy that their own tenants (I'm housing association but live in the borough so they're who I go through for social housing) are given priority. My housing officer confirmed that even if…
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I'm moving...
So went to look at bungalow offered to me by local council and happy to say its perfect. Meets all my needs and more like a tardis with all the space perfectly sized rooms loads of extra storage cupboards 6 total including 3 old coal sheds outside 🫨. Brand new carpet throughout, newly decorated and been offered to choose 2…
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How to be a wheelchair user in winter?!
APOLOGIES FOR DUPLICATE POSTING I RECEIVED A SCREEN MESSAGE SAYING THE WEBSITE WASN'T AVAILABLE DUE TO A FAULT SO ASSUMED THE POST HADN'T BEEN SENT I am a fairly new wheelchair user. I lost the ability to walk last October but didn't start going out and about in a wheelchair until March so I missed the winter. My…
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Housing
Active Prospects, a charity which each year supports over 300 people with learning disabilities, and physical or mental health needs, and autistic people, has officially opened its first homes in Horsham. This new development of four state-of-the-art flats provides much-needed homes and support for people with complex…
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Help getting mattress
hi is there anyway that I can get a grant or something for a new mattress, I’m disabled with spine condition, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia plus a few others. Am in constant pain and my mattress was given to me second hand about 6 years ago
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Assisted living
Hello. About two years ago I asked about help with housing but was repeatedly ignored by the council. Slowly my support system has been taken away. I've not had a social worker for two years. I'm really struggling. And need to find a place that will be easy to live in for mobility but also support. I'm under 50 I looked…
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Looking for Assisted Living for Young Adult with Physical Disabilities in EU
Hi everyone, I’m helping a 30-year-old woman, Victoria, who is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair. She currently lives in Bulgaria, but we’re looking for options across the EU where she could move to a facility that provides good support and community for someone with her needs. Bulgaria isn’t very accessible for…
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Sorry been quiet but.....
Hi all sorry been quiet not been well but I bring news I have been invited to view a bungalow on Monday by council woohoo!! One bedroom with wet room newly decorated and carpeted huge bonus. They say once I view and accept they will do a legionella flush before I can sign tenancy so not sure how long that process is. Has…
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Housing benefit or UC
hi all I’m confused about what will happen. Currently IR ESA support group and PIP enhanced both. I live with my dad, he’s in a council property. I’m named on the tenancy and HB. If I were to move would I be able to claim HB (same council borough but private landlord) or will I have to move to UC. I don’t really want to…
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Housing Benefit Review
I get esa, pip and hb. My last review resulted in them suspending my hb as I couldn't prove that my cash withdrawls were for daily living. They accused me of having another account to live on, I didn't. Any benefits have always been paid into the only account I had at that time. Fast forward to this review and I also have…
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Hi, my name is DragonFairy48! Where should I buy an all terrain wheelchair from?
Good evening everyone! I hope everyone's start to the week.is going well so far! I wonder if anyone has some advice please? I have severe osteoarthritis and getting around, coping with everyday tasks is proving to be extremely difficult & pain levels are horrendous. I was referred to wheelchair services but my nurse phoned…
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Issues Accessing Personal Budget - Your Experience? Any Success? Advice and Support Please!
Hello , So Personal Care, Health Budget or Integrated Budget via Direct Payment - Has anyone actually achieved this holy grail? OR Are you in the same boat and having endless issues accessing a Personal Budget? Please read My Experience below and share yours but, PLEASE ONLY SHARE organisations you or close friends and…
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Hi, my name is hanek! How do I get on the housing list in London?
Great to find this site.
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I need an extra bedroom for my disabled daughter
hi I need help to try get an extra bedroom as I live with my 2 daughter who are 7 and 15 my 7 year old has ADHD and is not sleeping til early hours in the morning so my eldest daughter is suffering as she can’t go to bed til my youngest is asleep she gets high rate DLA and low rate care I’ve sent proof of her DLA to the…
