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Funded Dad needs to get out more
hi please could someone help with advice on this matter… my father is fully funded in a nursing home. He is paraplegic with dementia. The home purchased an additional vehicle when my father became a resident because his wheelchair didn't fit in their current car. The vehicle is assessable to him but only when the one…
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Changing address when claiming PIP
Hi, are you allowed to move home when you’re claiming PIP/universal credit? For my health I feel I really need to move from where I live but I feel scared to move in case the DWP use it against me and take away my support. I feel trapped
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Emergency money to replace water damaged furniture
Had issues aall through winter regarding leaks, floods., water breaking or literally blowing up electrical items. Eg) this 5th time i have to replace washing machine and fridge freezer due to water inside the walls that trips the main fuse to house gets longer n more expensive everyyime. Iv got to focus on paying the bills…
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Can I get help for emergency transfer due to mental health and overcrowding
My housing issues I have 3 bedrooms 1 19 year old. 2 teens with different series of mental health issues that requires them needing their own rooms plus 2 younger children that get upset with raised voices. Arguing and tantrums. The youngest won't detach from me at all. Iv always had issues with neighbours that highlighted…
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Hi, my name is Thom!
I have rented a HA association house around middleton on recently after being a homeless and staying at supported accomodation around Rochdale. At this time I am a bit struggling to buy some basic items like carpet, because I am basic benefits. Does any one know.
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Disabled facilities grant for disabled child advice please
Hi, My son is in need of a accessible wet room. His OT and consultant are helping with a application for a disabled facilities grant. Apparently the council will put a land charge on for 10 years but I'm worried if this will effect me getting a new deal with my mortgage provider? Thank you
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Moving out and housing costs
hi! I currently live with my mum but she got given a section 21 and we have to be out by August. She does not want me to move out with her as we have constant arguments. my mum is a huge narcissist and very emotionally abusing. I struggle a lot with my mental health and this is towering in top of it aswell. I have just…
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Recommended retailer for wheelchair
Hi! I'm looking to buy a second hand indoor (or manual outdoor self-propelling) wheelchair as I am struggling to complete my PIP form and there is a long waiting list for adult social care/home assessment where I live. Asides from Scope, can anyone recommend a reputable second hand retailer? Is the ebay refurbished site…
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Park home living
We are considering moving into a park home. Does anyone currently live on a park home site. What are the good and bad aspects of this life.
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I'm new here and really need some advice
Hi, I have three children my eldest is 5 and has epilepsy, autism and a genetic condition. I'm not sure if anyone on here has had a disabled facilities grant. We had one a couple of years ago and my son's OT wants him to now have a wetroom so another dfg. The council have apparently put a charge on the house for 10 years…
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Is my housing situation legal?
Hi I'm currently migrating from old style Income Related ESA (support group) to Universal Credit I have to undergo a biographical telephone appointment. As well as proving my identity it also says; We may also ask about: housing costs and any rent agreements This concerns me as my living arrangements aren't "official", so…
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Weird Battery(?) Issue on Powerchair. Any ideas on the cause?
Hi all, I have a powerchair from CareCo, one of their Easi Go models. It's about 4 years old and lightly used. Over the past while I've noticed the battery behaviour being odd. When I power it on (after a full charge) everything would light up normal, all red, orange and green LEDs but it would quickly fall. Often to half…
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Grant help for carpet
hello I was looking for help to get done my carpet we are being living here for 3year and one month me my daughter still living with nothing I was diagnosed with mental health bipolar disorder and have been diagnosed with with nerve left side my body but I am getting better now. I hope I get grant to award my Carpet
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Hi, my name is fll! Needing a lower floor flat.
i live in a 3rd floor 2 bed council house islington with my 2 children (13 boy 9 girl) I have lower back problems and my son epilepsy i have fielld medical form and council agreed i need a lower floor or a lift but they offered me nothing and nobody wants to swap with me because there is no lift and no one wants to climb…
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Hi, my name is sozijane52! Feel let down by social services on housing issue, anything I can do?
hi I live in a 3 bedroom council house,1 bedroom for me 1 for my daughter at 25 and 1 for my niece who I have a sgo order on,January 2023 social services placed my 5 grandchildren with me I eventually got custody of all 5 of them in July the same year,I gave up my bedroom for the 5 of them which they all share now ranging…
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Anyone know if you can get grants towards carpets
my daughter and grandson who’s nearly 3 have just moved into a house, but has no carpet she dose work as a medical receptionist part time and dose claim universal credit she is a single parent. I have bought her most things but now ran out of saving and can’t afford to carpet the house. Any suggestions or advice would be…
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Hi, I'm AuDHD. I have a question about leaving my parents' home
Hi everyone. I currently live with my parents, who are elderly (I'm 45). Mum has a lot of serious health conditions that are getting worse (she gets AA and blue badge). Dad recently had a heart issue that required surgery and a pacemaker. I'm autistic, and have all the other neurodivergent things like ADHD and Dyslexia…
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Lodger agreement help
I have been living in a room with a live in landlord for 5 years. I originally had a one year agreement that then became rolling. The landlord put the rent up a year ago and I needed to claim more so had to sign another contract with a fixed term of two years so still have one year to go. It has an early termination notice…
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Dressing stick
I struggle to dress upper body getting a ot assessment soon can anyone tell me if can get a dressing stick and help on how to use it from a ot?
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Lift broken since I moved in 4 month ago…
Hi! I moved into my new apartment 1st Oct 24, I viewed the property on four separate occasions and was very pleased with the decor, lighting, basic layout, etc. However, I only viewed the second floor so two flights of stairs wasn’t horrendously painful- I suffer from bilateral disc herniation and sciatica so stairs are…
