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Being at risk of homelessness
I had a meeting this week with adult social services. It came as a huge shock to learn that I am not actually in supported accommodation anymore. I was when I moved in, I haven't moved. Social services discontinued that set up with my carer. I was then changed onto Direct Payment employing the same person who had been…
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Heating
Hiya everyone just looking for some advice. We have just bought a bungalow and are getting a disability grant for work needed done to help my disabled son. He is 5. It has a old boiler which is oil and needs replacing. Wondered if there is any help out there with this.think the government scheme has finished. The council…
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Housing needs form
hi all , not been on in ages as not been too good . I finally got a housing needs form from council and they’ve given me a case worker from council too ( don’t know what they do ?) I’ve got MH issues and I’ve had pulmonary embolisms a couple of times , probably due to mental health and I’m on life long blood thinners now .…
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Housing, Affordable
Hi. My name is Gosia. Unfortunately, I'm stuck at home with an Ex/emotionally immature person and narcissistic disorders. Violent abouse to racist comments have been around for a long time. Because I have depression and other illnesses, it prevents me from taking up a job. My question is about renting a house with…
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Hi, my name is unknown101! I have tried to apply for council housing on multiple occasions...
I have tried to apply for council housing on multiple occasions however I am being ignored and when I phone up to put my name on the register they tell me an email will be sent with an application form however it is NEVER sent and when I complain they say they can’t find my name on the system
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Help with cost of moving to an adapted property.
IHI I'm Tim Does anyone know of any financial help i can get because I'm having to move to an adapted property because the property I'm in at the moment isn't big enough for my wheelchair. I'm using a £60 stool to get around on at the moment as I've said my door ways and kitchen and hallway isn't big enough for me at the…
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Hi, my name is marty78! anyone know of any grants available to get my garden fit for use?
I’m new and want to thank you all in advance who have help other in this group. I would like to ask if anyone knows of any grants available to get my garden levelled and fit for use? I moved into the property a year ago with my wife who has MS it is a disabled access bungalow but unfortunately the garden is extremely e…
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Hi, my name is MysterE! I have a question regarding Green Power scooters
Has anyone experienced the use of a Green Power scooter running at the designed speed of 15 mph which is the legal speed limit outside the UK. I want to use my scooter on private land that is not subject to the normal road regulations, and I have contacted the manufacturer to find out the procedure for switching the 3 gear…
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needing help with my disabled brother
I have a diavled brother who is 55 and is in supprted living and is in need for more care , he has had 2 falls this week and currently in hospital and not sure whet to do , can someone help please
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Hi, my name is Davidchase64! Have no where to go after my son gets evicted, any advice?
My son is being evicted in 6 weeks I have lived their for nine years but not on the council rent I am on full disability pip have I got any rights am so worried I have no wheir to go
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Housing assessment at my parent's home
I became disabled in 2019 and as I have a progressive bone disease, things have got to the point where my mobility is really affected. I use a wheelchair when I'm out but can just about manage without one at my parent's house. I was living in my own home but moved back in with my parents a few months back. The home is…
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Hi, my name is TheCatSays! Been given 2 months to leave my home, any advice?
Just got the dreaded 2 months to leave my home and have a few questions; Autism, ADHD, C-PTSD but doing my best to navigate the system. I understand it's always best to ask Those in The Know such as Citizens Advice (I'll go in the morning) but I can at least get an idea where I stand with the help of you good people. I'm…
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Need a free matress
Hi my name is Helen I'm 59 years old. I live by elf with my dog. I have moved Twice in last two years and have spent a lot of money moving into a 1 bedroom flat as pending money on curtains DIY to find flat unhabital. I bought a new mattress 6 months ago and heard noices at night in my bedroom . I found a hole in my new…
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Council Tax scenarios - questions
Hello all. I currently receive Universal Credit at a decent rate (over £1k/month) after migrating from JSA and also receive PIP. I have found myself technically homeless, but being put up by distant family, but they want me to move too too and I get that. I have been given the knock back by letting agents and landlords and…
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Children’s new OT assessment
We’re awaiting a council house as we need adaptions for a disabled child. Been waiting 3+ years now and they’ve bypassed us twice now in the last 6 months blaming “computer system” error! Both times! OT report was done over 3 years ago. And 2 houses ago. OT came out and assessed new house but hasn’t done a new written…
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If it is discrimination to say no benefits
Why are there still so many against this. Being on benefits might be a short term thing between jobs. Or long term as in unfit for work. The amount of places that say no with a list, it's easier to say what they will allow! They want the money and I would have thought benefits was guaranteed income directly to them as it…
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Room for husband
Hi, in a 3 bedroom, got son at home and daughter with her 7 mnth old baby, im in 3rd room and husband sleeps downstairs ( has done for 2 years) im his carer hes recently been diagnosed with young onset dementia along with alot of other health issues , barely sleeps throught the night which has me up and down, ( went down…
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Housing and social worker advise, age 19 leaving nursing home
Hi, My son is 19 and has been in hospital for two years, he was transferred to a nursing home 4 months ago and is ready to leave as his physical health has Improved. He has complex medical needs including autism, heart problems as well as epileptic attacks. His social worker has been useless and hasn't really kept him…
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MEDICAL HOUSING
Hi there guys,thankyou for welcoming me ,I'm 50 from Bournemouth, I really need advice ,my father who is a British citizen but is from jamaica when he was young , he divorced late in life , ought a house in Bristol, bit because of his mental health he one day decided to go back to jamaica ,so he sold house in Bristol,…
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Second Bedroom Evidence for Mutual Exchange
Hello, After moving a long way back to my current area, and after just a short period of time, I am forced to move again due to suffering severe and persistent anti social behaviour and harassment (long story short). I am in a 2 bedroom disabled accessible property and have multiple disabilities. Friends and family provide…
