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being forced to leave my home after your mother passes away
Hi, I, currently share a 1bedroom council flat with my elderly mother who holds the council tenancy. A couple of months ago I, had a man come out from the council who told me that the council want to force me out as soon as my mother passes away. He explained that people from the council would come out force entry and…
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Tips for a New AFO User?
I’m being fitted for my first pair of AFOs next week, and I could use any tips or insights other users have for making the most of them. I’ve never used any kind of mobility device before, not even temporarily, so I’m very new to all of this. A few questions that come to mind include the following: Mine will be carbon…
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Rent
hi can some one help me I ave received a letter to say my rent is going up on the 31/12 do I let Uc know now
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Estate Agents and Property Websites
Hi! I'm Neale and I'm profoundly deaf, a BAHA user, and while I enjoy a boogie to music and an overindulgence in front of the television (I see you Stranger Things and Wimbledon fans!), one thing I struggle beyond anything is a simple telephone call. Maybe it's the unpredictability of the conversation, tone and voice, that…
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the commencement and implementation of the remaining parts of section 36 of the Equality Act 2010.
Is anybody aware what was the outcome of the consultation regarding the commencement and implementation of the remaining parts of section 36 of the Equality Act 2010. This legislation will place a duty on landlords to make reasonable adjustments to the common parts of let residential premises when requested by a disabled…
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Local Council will not process housing application
Hi there, My partner acquired significant disabilities during a long critical illness, and is now completely dependent on a wheelchair (unable to stand and walk). He is unable to come home from hospital as we have a first floor flat. We have an OT home assessment report stating this. Our Housing Association landlord has…
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Hi, my name is claredog11! Housing officer asked for more evidence for my daughter, any advice?
Hi I am an unpaid carer/ mother to two neurodiverse children . My daughter is an adult and has been on the social housing list for 5 years 3 months - band D bidding every week . I have proved all her ID , income , diagnosis’ , a letter from her psychiatrist saying she feels it would benefit her to live independently/ my…
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Shared Housing
Are there any shared housing in the area for people on the spectrum, not necessarily needing care but rather just a likeminded community living together.
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Rent Increase again
I've just received my annual Xmas present from my landlord who never fails to remember me on her Xmas list…the rent increase..it increases by £50 every Xmas! I'm on a periodic tenancy so no need to sign an agreement. It will be going uo from £700 to £750 and will continue to go up. How am I supposed to afford this only on…
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Seeking Urgent Help: Housing Association Bullying
Hi can anyone help me please. I live in a Housing Association flat in Bexhill currently. I have lived here for nearly 4 years in February 2025. Recently 3 other tenants have approached me and asked me if i was aware of how a senior manager is treating me. I said no they told me that when she is in my company to watch the…
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Houseing
Hi all I am just looking for a little help so council have placed me on band c with medical leavel 2 with direct offer I can not bid would any of you no how look I would be looking at I'm also for down stairs with wet room
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Arranging needs assessment for my dad
hello I actually live in Australia, my dad lives in his own, has Parkinson’s and is 85 years old. He has no other family members to help him My dads needs an assessment for help with cleaning, self care I know things have change over the years any advice please who to get in contact please
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Need help towards new mattress
I would like to know if I can help towards a new mattress ,my husband passed away earlier this Yr, my dog has missed him and has chewed my Current one and my bed seems so empty but I do not have enough money for a new mattress .. who can I ask for help
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Mutual exchange discrimination
Hi, My first post here! It’s quite a long complex story but I’ll try keep it brief. I’m currently trying to do a Mutual exchange to a larger housing association property. I require a stair lift for my own needs and was also recommended a wet room in my current property by OT as I struggle due to mobility to always get onto…
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What happens if my parents are no longer here?
Hi, My parents, specifically my Dad as been my life line, especially these last 2 years when covid and long covid as made me totally bedbound for that time. So I have that on top of the disabilities that I was born with. My Dad is getting older now and if something happens to him I'm not going to be able to make food/drink…
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Overcrowded and rights
Can I ask for some advice please I’m a mum to 5 children, I have autism, social anxiety and depression, dyspraxia and dyslexia my mum is my carer, I also live with my husband. My children are aged 20 son who has psychosis and autism, he is in a box bedroom, then my second son has the dining room he has adhd and a genetic…
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Been issued a s21 and possesion order
I’m going through a possession order and about to send my defence form to the courts. Could anyone shed some light please on this… my deposit protection certificate is missing information could this make my certificate invalid which would make my s21 invalid..thank you
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i have been asked if i am willing to allow builders toilet access
We are having building work done to our property. We have finally got the go ahead to have an extention built. But they have asked if we would agree to them having access to toilet facilites and i said yes but my wife is worried. my wife has a low imune system and she is concerned at people using the toilet facilities. has…
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Moving from South Wales to Northern Ireland
been resident in South Wales though enquiring about the process of changing address from SA6 to BT it’s Belfast Northern Ireland. Any advice is welcome. Thank you ..
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OT Declared house not suitable
hi I have ms, c PTSD, EUPD I’m able to walk indoors with sticks and afo, but one of my problems area is that my left leg only has about 86% flexibility. Anyway, I used to live in London, but my mental health deteriorated and to be closer to family we moved to the south coast where we rent a flat from a housing association…
