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Problems with my flat and Redditch council
I need a better housing but Redditch Council give one house it want not for me and partner there give us a flat but it tiny to pair to my flat and say me I got lower band that take years to get nothing my illness is getting declined it's day weeks months and year's can u help me thank you take care [Person information…
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Supported housing question
Hi I've just started my process with Swan to help at looking for independent supported housing, I mostly wanted the type where I get a flat and there's help accessible 24/7 I wondered how it was for others on here? Like how long it took to go through and to research, spend the night and then settle down? I'm 22 next year…
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I need a cleaner.
I’m diagnosed with MS. I have serious shoulder and arm issues. Apart from being fed up with not being able to keep my house clean, I’m sick of being ignored/forgotten about. So, my rant for the day would have to be, don’t be disabled unless you have loads of money. I am in [removed by moderator - personal information] and…
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Power assist
Hi, I am considering getting a power-assist for my wheelchair, think it's the best option to stay independent but active. Does anyone have experience with funding, possible charities who help? Thanks.
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Looking for plumber
Hi my name is Zeljka and I am looking for a reliable plumber. Can anyone recommend somebody, thank you.
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LCWRA and moving in with partner
Hi, I’m looking for some advice regarding moving in with my partner and how this would affect my entitlement. I receive LCWRA via Universal Credit, while my partner is out of work and receives carers allowance, as he is a carer for his mother. He also receives occasional UC from what I know. If me and my partner were to…
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Housing benefit reviews
I have been reading up a lot about housing benefit and reviews as currently experiencing this. I was in receipt of hb as I was on ESA support group. I received confirmation of new rates in July, as I would be state pension age in august. 2 days after reaching state pension age, my hb was suspended and has remained so for 9…
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Housing
How are u guys, as someone with a disability, coping with sleeping on your parents couch or floor, managing the situation?
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Current ESA rules on purchasing a home for our disabled daughter currently receiving ESA and PIP
Hi Community I have read past posts going back some years, but would really like to know if any rules have changed on purchasing a home for our daughter. It is very worrying as currently she rents, these costs are increasing so rapidly not sure how much longer she can afford as she is single with no children. We would like…
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Independent living
Have you ever woke up and felt a burden as I do, with coat of living on rise and struggling pay electric I rely on a member of family and they begin to moan when ask for help, plan to be bit independent and feel Ike a brick wall been in font I don't know what I do
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Council housing waiting list household income threshold
Hi everyone, we have been issued a Section 21 due to end at the end of October. I am on income based ESA support group and PIP. My partner has had to give up work to have two full shoulder replacement operations due to having no cartilage from Osteoarthritis. He worked before that and intends on returning to work…
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Hi, my name is GrannyPat! Are there seat attachments for buggies?
Is there an attachment for a Snappi1 buggy available in the UK that will enable my gorgeous granddaughter to have her toddler sister accompany her? They have outgrown a Silver Cross Wave, but toddler is not yet up to a buggy board - needs a seat!!
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Closomat??
Hi I'm Suluri Stroke Survivor, first time here, anyway I have a personal problem, just got a Closomat toilet installed trouble is I can't tell when I'm clean?? As I can't check myself when sitting down I can only check myself when standing up? And it negates the benefit of having the Toilet?? What do you think? Many…
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Having a nightmare
Please excuse if this is a long-winded essay, but it's a long story. A year and a half ago I rented a flat from a Housing Association. I signed up via mobile even though I told them my eyesight was bad. They said don't worry all you have to do is press the green button, so I did. Upon returning back to my son's home where…
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Hi, my name is hercules! I am in a tricky situation with my 84 year old mother
I have been advised to join this group so thank you for having me. I am in a tricky situation with my 84 year old mother who is a permanent wheelchair user and I am unable to get social housing for her needs for 2 years. Now I have a potential home for her, in sheltered accommodation run by Sefton Council (Merseyside). The…
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Housing Benefit/Local Housing Allowance Question
Hello! I have a question about Local Housing Allowance and I'm having trouble finding clear information. I get ESA, PIP and Housing Benefit. I am single and live in a privately rented 1-bedroom flat. I am also pregnant. My landlord has just landed me with a rent increase of £150 per month, which I can't afford. However,…
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Hi, my name is blondie1959! Pest control issue
I have recently moved out of my sheltered housing flat because I have bed bugs the sheltered housing said in a letter to me that I may be aware of the bed bug and cockroach sittuation in my block and to contact them if I noticed them well I had been being bitten for a couple of weeks so I contacted them and they arranged…
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Hi, my name is AJW009! Finding the right pill case
My partner and I are both disabled, but I don’t know if I will talk here much, as it’s not something I find helpful. I’m mostly here in hope someone can help me aid my partner better with her pills as she’s recently diagnosed disabled. I want to find the right pill case for her and have an idea of what I want, but I don’t…
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Hi, my name is CHIPPA82! How can I extend the battery life of my mobility scooter?
Hello everyone I am 41yr old with mobility issues and I have invested in a mobility scooter but always seem to end up with a flat battery so have to always carry my charger in the hopes of being able to plug it in wherever I go but unfortunately this is not always possible. I have been researching into way of getting a…
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Housing benefit
Hello hoping for advice I live with my uncle I was paying most of his rent when working I'm now on uc so my uncle receives housing benefit I have pip and lcwra does this effect his housing benefit thanks
