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Amputee and alone
Okay, here's a concise statement for your Scope forum post, focusing on the emotional impact and timeline after your mother's death: Subject: Five Years of Neglect After Losing My Mum - Seeking Support "Five years ago, after the devastating loss of my mum, I succeeded to her tenancy. What followed was a nightmare. The…
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Hi, my name is Toffopooch1! Can an assessor use their personal experience to make decisions?
Hi .I'm new here but need to ask a question would that be OK
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Mobility scooter accessories to make daily life easier
hi every one, hope you’re all well. I have just taken delivery of my mobility scooter as I have osteoarthritis in both knees & ankles, as well as cervical spinal stenosis. I have an Xcite if that is relevant! I have been told that the buttons cannot get wet (so no rain) but I don’t have anything to cover them with. Looking…
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Hi, my name is Catherine1108! Housing information
I live in Northern Ireland in over 55s Category 1 Housing Fully Independent. I am Severely Disabled and an Electric wheelchair user through PIP. I am 66 but know that there are well under 50s living here and even in over 55s Sheltered Accommodation. Apparently management can make a local decision. However we still have the…
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Government grant for new bed
I am needing a government goverment grant to buy a new bed just for myself I am a 69 year old pensioner and all I get is my state pension.
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Help with carpet after moving into flat
I have recently been given a housing association flat after spending sometime in temporary accommodation and would like to know of any help that may be available to get carpet as there currently isn't any in the property
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Disabled facilities grant and some questions about my mother's housing
I am looking for some advise if anyone is able to help. My mother had a disabled facilities grant carried out through the council, it was done in 2021 there was a few issues in the beginning but not big problems. my mother noticed that after showering during showering the bathroom was very steamy the window was open but…
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Can I do mutual exchange if I have an adapted bathroom but have no adaption needs?
hi I have an adapted bathroom for previous tenants and have no adaptent needs will I be able to do a mutual exchange?
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Can you request GP letter to help with housing?
hello, I’m new here and would just like to ask if anyone knows if you can request a GP’ supporting letter to be updated with the council housing dept? I have a disability but my supporting letter states I would benefit from a level shower and stair lift but I no longer require them as I have portable bath lift that can be…
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Home Essentials and Grants
Hia, Is there anywhere to get help with white goods floor coverings and a new orthopaedics mattress or some kind of Grant if you are not part of a charity group or some be kind of organisation?? I’ve been trying my best to find something myself with no luck at all and I’m already struggling with my mental and physical…
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Need to move to smaller property because of health
hi everyone, This may be a long post so my apologies for that in advance! I have several chronic conditions and invisible illnesses, and I would like to move into a 2 bed on my own, as I’m not managing to keep on top of the housework etc in the current 3 bed house we live in! I suffer with curvature of the spine with…
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Does anyone close to Portsmouth need an electric wheelchair?
Hi I have an Invacare Mirage electric wheelchair that I would like to give to someone who benefit from one a s not to resale fro profit. I am in Plymouth and could possibly deliver locally.
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Box room size?
We cannot find the exact size of a box room according to UK rules. Most of my family and friends say my third bedroom looks like a box room. Size: 232 cm x 194 cm.
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Financial help to move...
Hello! I currently rent a private 1 bed flat, been here 8 years but been private renting since 1997 when my marriage ended. I'm also on stand alone universal credit with single persons housing allowance since 2020. My landlady has been saying for the past two years that she is selling up. This was supposed to be something…
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Housing association / housing benefit urgent help
hey guys I’m new to the site and in need of some help ! Dad is 79 and in receipt of housing benefit, attendance allowance, pension credit, state pension. He’s had his property for over 20 years and around 2 years ago a malicious report was put in about Dad that he was subletting the property - this malicious report is…
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Local Authority
Hi. I’m posting this to get some information and make aware of my brother’s situation. My younger brother, Peter 52, has been wheelchair bound for thirty years due to a stroke. He only has the use of his right arm and leg but has full capacity. Peter has resided with his mum, Rita 85, for thirty years. She made herself an…
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Hi, my name is jHwbnI5! Want to move out of my home as soon as possible, any advice?
hello , I am looking to move out of my home as soon as possible. I am so unhappy at home with my mum.
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Access problem in flats without entry phone
I live in a block of flats (100 exactly) in central London. The block in theory has 24/7 porter, and access for visitors to the building is granted by the porter (residents use a fob system). However there are occasions when the porter is not on duty and there is no way at these times for visitors to access the building.…
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Hi, my name is amb75! Council can't help with adaptations or housing, what can we do?
Hi We are at a loss as what to do. We currently have a mortgage on our town house. My husband has just had both legs amputated and now our property is not suitable for him. The council say they can’t help with adaptations as the house is unsuitable. The council won’t house us as we have our own property and we can’t sell…
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Hi, my name is julie188! Expected to pay council tax after having to vacate dangerous property
Hi, my roof and ceiling fell in and I couldn't stay at the property as it was dangerous and they switched the heating off. They also did tests for asbestos and they found other issues. Lot of my electrical appliances got ruined. Got a letter from the council saying they have stopped my exemption and now they want me to pay…
