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Housing - any advice? Councillor helping but can't get through to my MP
Hi All I hope your all well ? Its been a while.. Advise needed some weeks ago I approached a Councillor via the telephone .don't know what to make of her. I said to her can I trust you she responded by saying well i haven't Caused you any harm so far. I'm not sure if she has experience Much . I asked her what made her be a…
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How do you make housework less of an energy crash?
I live in a small flat, but somehow housework still manages to wipe me out if I’m not careful. With a dodgy arm and wobbly balance, even things like laundry and cleaning the bathroom can turn into a full workout. I’ve started breaking jobs into tiny chunks and using anything that saves bending or carrying too much. It’s…
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Mobility Aids
I'm looking for adjustable perch stool, is there companies that are trusted. There seems a lot online but you don't know which are real or a scam
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Storage for mobility scooters in social housing...
I don't know if this has been discussed before and apologies if it has. My partner and I both have mobility issues and now rely on mobility scooters for transport. We live in West Yorkshire in a small cup-de-sac of six bungalows, in the cut-de-sac are six garages. The garages were originally built to go with the bungalows,…
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Fracture clinic
Hello, last Friday I was hit by a car while using a zebra crossing and fractured my glenoid bone in my shoulder. The problem is the doctor at accident and emergency didn't see the break on my xray so I had to go to the walk in centre on Tuesday in my powerchair and they found the injury on my xray. The problem is I'm right…
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Hi, my name is deangod3! Trying to find a flat, but they make up excuses when I say I'm on benefits
trying to find a flat again because I’m on benefits they make up excuses
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Easy recipes for one-handed cooking – tasty and simple!
Hello there, with my dodgy arm, I've mastered a few no-fuss meals like microwave mug cakes or quick stir-fries. What's your favourite easy-peasy recipe that doesn't require juggling pots? Share away – might inspire some yummy experiments!
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Talks of moving to social housing due to disability
I’m hoping someone can help me understand a couple of things. my husband is now disabled following a horrific RTA. I gave up my job to become is full time carer and recently found out that he got knocked out of the system 16 months ago accidentally hence why I have had no help whatsoever nor has he . After being assured he…
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looking for some help regarding housing
hello ive been accepted for supported living ive been waiting since last year they said they are waiting for something to become available i have issues at home due to my brother threatening to hurt me and im finding it difficult to feel safe i have bpd autism and psychosis and i was in temp accomodation by the council…
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Disabled Bay Objection
I'm seeking advice on how to address the objections received by my local council regarding the proposed extension of my disabled parking bay. The council advertised its intention to increase the length of the bay around August, but they received two objections. A council staff member informed me on 8th September that, due…
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Need help
hello so I need help and don’t know what to do as I’ve never been in this situation. Sadly my mum passed away on the 6th of November and I was living with her under the council, I don’t work due to mental health and I’m on universal credit. I don’t know what’s gonna happen to me and about the house. Please I need as much…
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Housing association direct discrimination
my husband and I applied for shared ownership. We passed every stage from affordability to a mortgage in principle for our share. final check the housing association declined our application because of ‘adverse credit’ on our credit file. It’s a lot better to what it was- we have been working hard to get it better. I have…
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Byline Times- Decent Housing? A Privilege - Especially for the Disabled
Click link for full article - I myself was told I was on a 40 year waiting list unless I was homeless (ie my parents evicted me) https://bylinetimes.com/2025/11/07/decent-housing-a-privilege-especially-for-the-disabled/ When it comes to housing, I appreciate that I have the basics: a roof over my head and heating…
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Housing advice - unsafe environment, need advice on moving
Hi all, I'm currently living in an emotionally unsafe living environment and would like to try and move out as soon as I can. I rent off a private landlord who is very reasonable with his rent prices and I can afford them with my UC housing element. I'm devastated to have to even think about moving as I know how hard it is…
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Warm Home Discount
Just a quick heads up, Warm Home Discount applications are now open. Apply to your energy provider its worth £140 and is applied to your energy account usually Electricity https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme
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Help with housing, council seem to not have any sense of urgency
hello I’m new here Basically trying to keep this short Myself and my partner where private renting We approached the council for help with accommodation due to my partner’s disabilities becoming worse and I had to stop working to care for her full time, they put us in temporary accommodation and have just accepted full…
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Hi, my name is shushkin! Need an advocate
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Asking for 2nd bedroom for equipment
I have been denied a second bedroom with my council I am in band B one of the highest and I’m a wheelchair user I have FND and I am writing a challenge email to see if they will accept this I feel as if they have dismissed me even when I already submitted my medical evidence and in this really long email plus all the…
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Can I get it repaired?
Is there any way u can get a clas mat toilet repaired when on very low income
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Flooring help for my new home
I was recently homeless through domestic abuse , I have just been given a bungalow through bolsover District Council, there is no carpets , lino . I have nothing. Would appreciate any help .
