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Vicky12uk
Vicky12uk Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
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Hi everyone. 

I have fibromyalgia and I've got arthritis in both knees. I've had a few falls and it's really affected my mental health massively. I made the decision to apply for an exchange because of the stairs and my house is too big. There is a lady who wants my house and I want her bungalow. She wants to live with her son and have a garden. I was having OT come out and adapt some things. I'm 49 years old. Also my partner lives with me and he was diagnosed with ME. Im hoping the council will approve the exchange. I am getting a medical letter from my doctor, do I put a supporting letter with it?

Many thanks for reading. 


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  • Jimm_Alumni
    Jimm_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,713 Championing
    Hi @Vicky12uk, welcome to our community :) I'm glad you've found someone to exchange with. Are you both in council houses? The official term for this is 'mutual exchange', how this works can differ depending on your Local Authority so it is often best to check their website for information about their mutual exchange application process. Your local Citizen's Advice can also help provide information on it.
  • Vicky12uk
    Vicky12uk Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you Jimm

    Yes it's a mutual exchange. I am in housing association and she is in council. It's fine to exchange with other local authorities. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.


    Thank you for replying to me Jimm, really appreciate it 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    The only thing that may stop the exchange is your age. Some housing associations have a minimum age limit for a bungalow. 
  • WhatThe
    WhatThe Online Community Member, Scope Member Posts: 4,181 Championing

    She won't be allowed to under-occupy and adaptations would need to be appropriate for them.   

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