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Who Ya Gonna Call?
Hello Everyone! Hoping to get some advice as I’m feeling a bit lost with this at the moment, We getting the keys to our new Bungalow next week so we will need to call people with our new address but I’m not actually sure who to call, I’ve started a list but no doubt I’ve forgotten some so if anyone could help I’d be very…
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HIU Water Temperature and hot water rules for disabled
Two months ago I moved in to a council flat that is designed for a disabled person. It is a new build and the hot water is supplied by a Heat Interchange Unit. I live by myself and am independent, no carers etc. The shower (no bath) is a nightmare. I won't go in to all the problems (too many to list) but my latest problem…
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APPG ON CEREBRAL PALSY
Hi Yesterday's APPG on cerebral palsy on interesting and helpful. Thank You Ruthanne
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Hi, debating rollator
I’ve really struggled with my mobility for awhile now. I’m debating buying myself a rollator but my problem is that I’m young and I’m scared of people saying rude things to me or about me to others. I already get loads of dirty looks due to how I have a blue badge. I’m in my twenties and it just seems like because my…
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Private rentals on benefits
I am physically disabled and have mental health problem. My living situation at my parents' home has become untenable and I have been asked to leave. The housing executive did a homeless assessment but said I did not have priority need. I am fighting this decision though the Housing Rights organisation and am hopeful for a…
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Hi, my name is tee8386! Looking for accessible housing
Hi I am currently in supported housing who want me out ASAP as so do the fire service as im Disabled and in a second floor flat with a lift and I can't use that incase of a fire but iv only been in a wheelchair in the last 2 years .iv been on the council list 2 years but had few viewings but non wheelchair friendly.i feel…
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Flat door accessibility
Hi everyone, hope your weekends are all going well :) I am a wheelchair user and having some accessibility problems with my ground floor flat because of the weight and mechanism style of the doors (both flat door and building door). I am planning to write to the building company but just any advice on what their…
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Got a mortgage when I was employed. Now on benefits, and looking to change. Anyone done this?
Hi there, I'm yves, new to the forum so hi everyone. I wonder if anyone has any advice on mortgages, I have a mortgage which I've had for 10 years now however, I was employed when I got the mortgage. Its only the last two years I have been on ESA, PIP and UC, I am still managing my mortgage payments but I am looking to…
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Accused of fraud while saving for the HOLD scheme
I have a story that you may be interested in. I will keep this first contact short as the story itself is quite complex and is now spread over many years. It concerns the constant breaches of the disability act and harassment by the Department for work and pensions. Ive been unable to work for quite some time. In that same…
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PHB Funding. Has anyone been through this process and managed to keep their self employed PA team?
Hi, I’m Katie. I have been accepted for full PHB funding, has anyone been through this process and managed to keep their self employed PA team? Have there been any changes to your home/lifestyle/package that impacted you in a negative way? I’m having trouble finding out definitive answers from any professionals and I’m…
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Homelessness advice
We are family of 4. My daughter is deaf since birth, my husband off sick more then a year due to his spine issues and other medical reasons. Currently homeless in temporary house, not sure how long we can stay here. Council refuse to help us, as we have housing benefit overpayment since 2017 off £7000 due to my husband…
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Hi, my name is nicks! Is there any help for people with disabilities for housework?
Can anyone advise if there is any help for people with disabilities for housework
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How do people cope with running their own home and working?
see title. I've basically come to the conclusion I'm not going to be able to work full time anytime soon, in part because I'm living in my own council home and running that is also extremely tiring. part time with a remote based job i believe is doable, but full time is impossible. it's exhausting managing my own home and…
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How do I move
In desperate need to move to Bristol or Wiltshire from Swansea (social housing). Seemed to be be blocked at every turn. Only advice I've received is to look at private rents but I just don't the money. Any advice is very welcome
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DFG at same time as home renovations
This is kind of very specific but I'm hoping someone has come across something similar. We started the DFG application process after advise from the OT on our youngest, but because we want to do other work at the same time we seem to be going around in circles. The general advise seems to be to agree the DFG work and your…
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Social housing & LGO
I’ve been trying to apply for social housing but on every occasion I’ve been refused as I’m single and not homeless im currently in private rented studio flat which only had a 6 month tenancy which expired in May so I’m now on a rolling contract due to my anxiety and ptsd I have no stability which makes me worry everyday…
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social care asessment
hi just wanted some help to understand our options . we have managed our sons direct payments over ten years even as an adult.no problems submitting returns bank statements etc. he has not been assesed for 4years and a social worker has contacted us to say she is coming tmw to do the new assessment which we know must…
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Hi, my name is patty62! Can I get help with someone to paint my kitchen?
Hi everyone hope ur all well can I get help with someone to paint my small kitchen please as unable to do so thank you
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Hello everybody, hospital transport
I've moved here from Scotland and wonder if anybody is having the same problem as me. I had a hospital appointment and explained to hospital transport service that i am a wheelchair bound electric wheelchair lady, heavy duty chair that requires a vehicle with a hydrolic lift. Needless to say i was told they did not have…
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Hi, my name is debbie0782! I'm after a 2 bed bungalow
I'm new here can someone tell me how this works plz