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Eligibility to get garden cleaned
Good evening all, I am a mother to my 28 y.o daughter with special needs and I am in the process of moving houses. It is a council property from Lambeth council and it has 2 small gardens one inside and out. They are in a terrible state as the house was vacant for years due to ongoing repairs. My question is, are there any…
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Car hoist for powerchair
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can offer advice here? I'm looking to get a powerchair, but after a discussion with an advisor at a mobility shop today, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed as there seem to be so many things to take into consideration before buying one. I would need a hoist to get it into the boot of my car, but the…
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Joint Tenancy With Daughter
Hi, I hope someone can help with this question as I can't seem to find a clear answer. I am 60 and in receipt of UC with LCWRA so currently renting a one bedroom flat. My daughter is in receipt of UC and works part time. She has 2 children and the youngest has severe autism and in receipt of higher rate. We would like to…
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Moving out of parents house as a UC claimant
hello, I’m new on here and unsure as to how any of this works so I’d really appreciate some help if anyone has the time to explain it to me. I’m currently living as a single person with my parents claiming universal credit under limited capacity for work. I’ll be getting married in October and moving out with my partner…
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Living alone
Hey, I think I realised something about myself. I can only be happy when living alone. But I have a boyfriend, we tried the whole living together arrangement, and I found it hard. Were both autistic and both like things a certain way. I plan to get a job and live on my own. And for us to be together but to live separately,…
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Making temporary housing safe
hi Anyone here live in temporary housing with carpets full of dirty bacteria and not helping with allergies and COPD with an ill child? wanted thoughts experiences of which how to go around making the most of what I have and making it safe and healthy for me and the next person to get this place after me
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Universal credit housing element
I wander if someone could offer any advice please, I had my first UC statement through and there is no housing on there, I go work part time as I’m a carer for my daughter. They said the rent amounts didn’t match I think due to the April increase and they sent it off for confirmation but it wasn’t done in time. Does anyone…
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Hi, my name is tillymint25! i currently live on my own with my children after divorcing my husband..
i currently live on my own with my children after divorcing my husband because I came out as gay. I have a girlfriend and we want to stay living separately as I have children and we don’t want to upheave their life anymore than has happened in the past few years. She proposed to me, and I’ve said yes, she’s my person, my…
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Hi, my name is Clinton. I'm on pip and UC any help who would take it any letting agents
Hi I'm on pip and UC any help who would take it any letting agents
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What happens if you need care, but your relatives die?
HI, I'm not sure where I should post this question. I'm sure it's a situation most have thought about, and some experienced. I'm currently bedbound due to my disabilities. My parents have been helping me survive daily. But now my Mum as been ill for a couple of years and my Dad is getting old, the question of what would…
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Floor lifts and accessible homes
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice please about floor lifts and making changes to a house to make it more friendly and accessible. I have a very little one, and seems mad to think about him being an older child let a lone a teenager or independent adult but I am very aware that I need to keep this in mind when making…
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Hi, my name is Lisha! What's the likelihood of my son being entitled to his own bedroom?
I have a Prolapse Interverbal Disc and Degenerative knees i live on the second floor without a lift 33 steps all the way to my door, i live with my two kids 3 and 10 years. My 10 year old is ADHD diagnosed and isn't able to share a bedroom with his sibling as he constantly fidgets on their bunk bed and has sleep…
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Habinteg & Homefinder UK strengthen accessible housing search platform
May be useful.. https://www.habinteg.org.uk/latest-news/habinteg-homefinder-uk-strengthen-accessible-housing-search-platform-2722 Full article on the link - I'm a Habinteg Tenant rep for my street..
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Assets and Support Plan
I'm 27 years old born with Cerebral Palsy affecting mobility. I live will my parents. My parents are planning to buy the house and received Right to Buy Landlord offer. My parents are planning to add my name to this property. But I want to know if the council will count this house as my 'Asset' if my parents add my name?…
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Finding housing together
Are there any communities specifically to help disabled people find each other so that they can buddy up and find private sector housing together?
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Hi, I'm holgate001! I have a Rascal Vision mobility scooter. What is the correct tyre pressure?
Hi I’m new to this forum and live in Scotland. My Mobility Scooter is a Rascal Vision can anyone on the forum help me with the correct tyre pressures for this scooter? I can’t find any mention of tyre pressures in my manual. Thanks for any help.
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Help
I’ve recently been evicted after 25 years due to Landlord needing to sell. I am allocated an extra room due to disability and have carers three times a day. I’ve now been placed in single hotel accommodation and separated from my support dog and immediate support network. Can anyone advise. Many thanks
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Hi, my name is sweetlip234! i have got a house in leintwardine and my disabled son lives with me...
hi i have got a house in leintwardine and my disabled son lives with me i am on state pension and pip but i was hoping you could help me with a grant to carpet and furnish it please it is a 3 bedroom i would appreciate it if you could help i have tried to do it my self but i am struggling than you
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Supported accommodation
Hello. The council has offered me to stay in supported accommodation for my mental health. But I’m worried at the end of the supported accommodation period i will be homeless. Will the council make me homeless after the time of stay runs out?
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Notice needed if any
hi I’ve finally been offered an adapted bungalow The property is with the same housing association They have decorated it and it’s now 8 weeks since I was offered the property Now I get an email and told I have a weekend to move..!! This is not possible as I have lots of health issues and it’s a struggle to pack my home…
