Housing

J62
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Hello everyone my apologies for the post you’ve probably heard before. I have ME/CFS fibromyalgia and mental health problems. I have tried everything to move to another council including using the ombudsman and my MP. The council are still refusing to rehouse me. I need to move away from family and nearer support from friends (like family) 1. Is there anything else I can do? 2. Does anyone know if there’s a legal aid solicitor that would take this on? I cannot understand why the hardship will not be taking into account it appears that councils can do what they like under the no local connection criteria. Thank you. Julie
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Legal aid would cover things like risk of homelessness or losing your home. It doesn't cover things such as needing to be near support from friends. See link. https://www.gov.uk/legal-aidThe majority of social housing landlords either expect you to have lived in the area for X amount of years or at least have a local connection to the area you would like to live.If you're currently living in social housing have you tried home swapper? https://www.gov.uk/apply-swap-homes-council
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Hello @J62
Welcome to the community!
I'm sorry you are having a difficult time with your housing situation. Can I ask, have you also reached out to anyone like Shelter, Crisis or Citizen's Advice?0 -
Yes I think they only way forward would be legally thank you0
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