Help towards getting on the council registar

colston

Hi all
I'm new to your site, and very unsure who and how to ask for some help. I find it hard to ask for the above but life changes had made it difficult to stay in the situation I'm in. I'm classed as disabled and get high pip, UC, plus high mobility. I am 64yr single and rent privately. I have absolutely no ideal how to apply for semi sheltered housing with my local council. I have tried but it's all so confusing and my mental health can't deal with the process. Please is there something or someway of finding help to do this. I suffer from agoraphobia so I nearly leave this house.thankyou for reading 

poppy123456

You can search the housing for your area here https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-sheltered-housing Once you've done that you will be able to register for an account and then fill out a form. The form will ask you questions about yourself and what disabilities you have, including what benefits you're claiming. All of this can be done online so you don't need to go out to do it.

If you can't do that yourself do you have family or friends that can help you? If not then maybe a local Advice agency can help but this maybe difficult if you don't go out. There may also be some help available through your local Authority and someone maybe able to visit you in your home to help with the application but you'll need to have a look on their website.

You can also refer yourself for a needs assessment. Then an Occupational Therapist will come to your home to assess your needs. This can all be done online here. https://www.gov.uk/apply-needs-assessment-social-services

Alex_Alumni

Hello there @colston and welcome thanks for your post  

Shelter might be able to help, they have plenty of information on how to apply for a council or housing association home, which you might find helpful to read. 

Let us know if we can help further!