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Hi, my name is Fafa! Do I need to contact the Housing Benefit?
I live with my son and I am seperated from my husband. He does visit us frequently. I do receive Housing Benefit. My ex partner does not work. He does not have his own home and no job. We are thinking to be back together but I do hesitate always. I do offer him food. I want to know if he leaves with us. Do I need to…
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Been rejected by council regards disability tax relief
I am living in 1 bed house.need to climb on stairs since I open the door as my house is allocated up the arch of building.then is my kitchen wit tiny living space sofa where my carer sleep .another stairs up to my room and toilet. Toilet doesn’t have door .is arch again .I sleep upstairs so is not really separate room for…
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Repairs on a council wet room
Hi all, I’m getting a little desperate for some advice! I’ve been waiting just over 8 weeks to have my shower repaired as it has no hot water! The engineer from the shower manufacturer’s came out today and condemned the shower saying that the installation done by another company is so bad that the shower is dangerous and…
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Extra bedroom on UC Pip
I am renting 1 bed house.private landlord.Property is on 2 level with never ending stairs. Kitchen with living room then upstairs toilet and my bedroom.is very old house.epc showing C but tbh is really cold house.my bathroom doesn’t have a door is just arch.I have painted bedroom with thermal paint but cos of the loft has…
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Home Inspection
England I have a tenancy inspection tomorrow and I am currently in the throws of a full on mental health crisis (I have bipolar) - including hearing voices. I have been advised by the mental health team to cancel the inspection and rearrange for another day as the presence of this person in my house will be a severe…
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Boot mobility scooter with suspension
Hi everyone - A real long shot here but has anyone got a boot mobility scooter they no longer require? I do have a very old boot mobility scooter but it's very heavy and has no suspension. I've had over sixty operations and my spine is fully fused. I am unable to lift my current scooter into the boot. I really need one…
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How can I move out for the first time?
I'm 24 and I've always lived at home with my family. I now live with just my mum but my older brother is moving home soon. I have autism & gastroparesis, I have a feeding tube & sometimes have to use mobility aids due to my joints. I claim PIP & ESA, but still struggle with money, I have no savings. I pay for some bills &…
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I have allergies to dust and mould is there any help I can get for dehumidifiers?
I have long-term conditions and my house has mould, the housing association is bad at helping me, is there any way I can get dehumidifiers or air purifiers such as vouchers for this to help my situation? Or also to get electrical vouchers to help with the cost of them? Thank you.
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Am I being discriminated against?
Hello. I’m currently in a tough situation and I’m beginning to think I might be being discriminated against due to poor mental health. I live in a one bed with myself, my partner, my 18 month old son and my dog. I have poor mental health and have carers stay over to help support me with things like getting out the house,…
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Feeling happy
Quite a few months ago i had an OT assessment because of difficulties at home with my extremely steep stairs (almost like a ladder, no kidding) and the bathroom. Recommendations were made for adaptions for a wet room and a stairlift but sadly my landlord didn't agree and the house was put up for sale shortly after. It now…
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Blue badge for and disabled parking outside of home of disabled person
My nephew lacks mental and physical capacity and is entitled to the top rate of PIP disability...he is 26, can't read, write, drive, go shopping, cook, clean or effectively clean himself. When out in public he can become difficult to manage and often shouts at people agitated. His mum does most of the caring but she can't…
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Hi, my name is Balkar! Accessible Housing
Hi Everyone my name is Balkar. I hope you well this evening. Just a quick question, I have lived in a ground floor flat in Welling in Kent for the past 23 years. Although I am very happy here the whole flat is not what I would term as Wheelchair Accessible. I have a small galley style kitchen which is not Wheelchair…
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Applying for social housing
I’ve applied through my local borough but it’s been several weeks and messages and not heard any updates(they’ve response and said they’ll process it soon). Also I currently live in another borough rented and paid for by family but my name is essentially on bills. Or will be As it was paid upfront What should I do here,…
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Hi, my name is lizrobson99! Memory Foam Topper suggestions?
I have back pain at night and have had 3 new matresses in the last three years. I am now considering a memory foam topper and wondered if anyone with a similar problem has tried one?
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Adapted property/ tree causing hardship.
Myself and my wife moved into a housing association bungalow with a front garden around 18 months ago. My wife is registered disabled and I have mobility issues. The property is an adapted property and is suitable for disabled tenants, because it is an adapted property I thought that the maintenance would be easy for us.…
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Have I the right to live in the community?
I don't know what to do. I am sixty-five who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, Social Services wants to do either flats side by side - own carers (which I didn't believe I will have my carers for long, also they want to cut their pay), I know if they move that I will just the will to live is that what they want?…
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Hi, my name is Philip31081976! I need to obtain a Grant to buy a new Bed Mattress
I need to obtain a Grant to buy a new Bed Mattress
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Housing planning and Disablity Discrimination Act
My husband and I have made an application to the local council to have a new bungalow built on an acre of land we own. One of the reasons for a bunglaow is that I have a neurological illness and need a property on one level for my wheelchair, AND the bunglaow would be adapted to cater for my future deterioration (we live…
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Jazz Dual Crutch & Cane Holder
Has anyone used the Jazz dual crutch & cane holder on their mobility scooter? I can't get tall enough folding crutches and my scooter back pack does have slots for the crutches but the stick up far to high! The jazz duel crutch holder shows it attaching with a fastening under the back of the mobility scooter seat. My…
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Council tax reduction and eligibility after DFG grant
Hi I live in a housing association property. I have one bathroom which has the toilet located here. I was awarded a DFG which consisted of walk in shower for chronic pain and a wash and dry toilet for a rare bowel condition. Today council tax have said I am not eligible for a reduction in council tax because I don’t have…
