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Any help
morning everyone I get pip & esa suffer from COPD asthma bronchitis fibromyalgia chronic back pain. My windows get very wet in morning & mouldy does anyone know if there’s any help to help buy windows?? Thanks in advance have a great day all
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Why Do Some Landlords Still Reject ESA Letters Even When They’re Legit?
I’m posting this because I’m genuinely curious if others have faced the same confusion and resistance I did. I have an emotional support animal that helps me manage anxiety on a daily basis, and I had an ESA letter from a licensed therapist. Despite that, my landlord still challenged it and tried to pressure me about…
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Loud noises from Construction site next to building
I am looking for some advice. I am a noise-sensitive Autistic loving next to the building site. I was able to cope by putting tv on how; however, Sunday, the Builders were so loud the building I live in was vibrating they started at 11am and didn't Finsh till 7. I am also Shielding due to Diabetes. How they were still…
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carpets for one bed bungalow
hello all. I recently moved into a one bed bungalow and there are no carpets in the living room and bedroom,can i get any help to buy them? Thank you.
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Social worker
Morning all I hope your all well? I've just had a needs assessment done. I'm absolutely gobsmacked by the social worker commenting on my possessions saying thats expensive, she also made comments about the flat isnt bad as she's seen worse . There is a mess ever where. Flat hasnt been cleaned since corvid. She then said…
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Homeless care under council
I was recently homeless and my disability was constantly disregarded.The OT assessment didn't come through and without a voice to represent me my medical evidence and my voice was ignored.I went from one unsuitable accommodation to another both poor accessibility and standard of living .Eventually I had to accept a…
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Service Charge
can someone please advise. I am on Universal Credit and have been told two different things by DWP. I cannot get any help with a service charge on a flat I intend to purchase? I understand the ground rent and management fee is excluded but always thought this was part of housing costs? I have Pip and no requirement to work.
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Hello
Hi everyone 👋 I’m a person with a physical disability, and I’m trying to become more independent again, just like before. Could you please tell me if you know any helpful websites or communities where I could share my fundraiser? I would really appreciate your advice and any guidance. Thank you so much for your help 💚 Best…
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Quickie QS5X
Hey! So after going back and forth considering which aid would be best for my disability, I think I've finally decided on an active powerchair with a power add on. I trialled a Quickie QS5X yesterday and compared to the basic G-Logic Excel that I've had for nearly 3 years, it's so much easier to manoeuvre. I don't want to…
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Adaptions for newly wheelchair bound council tenant.
Hi all. My first post. My Daughters 2 bed ground floor flat isn’t suitable for her wheelchair as it won’t go round a hallway turn or through some of the doors. the Council have offered her a small one bedroom bungalow which they will have to adapt at an unsafe location prone to crime, drugs, violence and ASB. She has full…
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My housing exchange
Hi im new here . I wanted some advice kn my housing exchange . I put in for a house exchange before chirstmas as i saw a perfect home for my needs as i have lumbar spinal stenosis . The lady who wants to swap with me loves my home and wants to move here as she looks after her nan near by . We put out applications in her…
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In need of accessible council housing swap!
I'm not sure what to do. I currently live in a ground floor council flat. I've been here 5 years now, I had to move out my parents as my health had gotten too bad and I could no longer do stairs. My health is only worse now and although my flat is ground floor, it has steps and a slope to access, the shower is in a bath…
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Assistance for Non Slip Flooring in main room I live in
I am currently having a DFG carried out in my Home,however it is being refused to put non slip flooring in the room I spend 99.9% of the time I have already fallen on this flooring that’s normal vinyl on 6th January,which has caused Lymphodema & a lump and I am being investigated on Breast Cancer Pathway 2 week referral, I…
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New Council Housing in Somerset
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/25/council-homes-somerset-uk-glorious-proof-labour
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Housing issues
Hi everyone I am new here so l don't know much about it. Basically l got a disabled daughter with multiple health conditions. We live in small conuncil flat. Please note l am a lease holder. The property is too small for us. We have tried to apply for bigger housing so far no luck. Just because l have a property council…
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Mouse recommendations for dodgy wrists?
Hi everyone!! I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an alternative to my standard mouse? I’ve got fibro and using conventional computer mice for work is becoming awful. My wrist is always throbbing and it’s getting so hard to click precisely when I’m doing anything. Does anyone have a recommendation for a…
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Renting a room to a 3 bed flat. How does it work?
hi I am renting a room in a flat with my three children, two five year olds and a 19 month old baby. I’ve been researching online and can see I might be eligible for help with housing costs for a 3 bed flat. I am a private tenant and would like to rent again but privately a 3 bed flat. How does this while I’m on universal…
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Housing deposit
Hi I'm looking to relocate from Devon to Worcester, I am in receipt of universal credit/pip/lcwra. Will I be entitled for help with the rental deposit and if so how do I go about it, is it Devon council or Worcestershire council I approach? Many thanks Kind regards. K 🙂
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Disabled and moving home without furniture
Hi, I am moving into a council flat which is unfurnished and has no floor coverings. I have lived in a furnished flat for the past 17yrs which means I shall be moving with no furniture or white goods, in fact I have nothing at all. I am a 57yr old disabled man with a mobility car and blue badge. I've never dealt with…
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Council Tax Discount
I am aware that an (up to) 100% discount is available for residents with MH issues - not physical issues - this is wrong …. I am totally unable to walk and use very little council resources - I also do have "Parkinsonism" so would that suffice for a discount ?
