Dealing with a challenging situation where we've been residing in RBKC since 2012, caring for an 80-year-old disabled person who has no friends or family, and is dependent on extensive care due to multiple health issues including heart attacks, strokes, spinal injuries, gout, and more. Despite the council providing only 3 hours of daily care, it's insufficient given his needs. We're a family with two children born in 2011 and 2014, both attending school in RBKC since day one, although we were relocated to temporary accommodation in 2019. We've managed to continue with the same school through daily travel, alongside fulfilling our caring responsibilities.
Attempts to secure suitable housing through multiple applications and requests via councillors and MPs have largely been unsuccessful. One review in 2021 acknowledged our need for separate bedrooms due to children sharing, but despite approval, suitable relocation hasn't occurred. Only after escalating with frequent complaints did the council identify a suitable property, but it's located in East London, West Ham—12 miles away, requiring a 1 to 1.5-hour commute each way. This makes it nearly impossible to manage caring duties, which require twice-daily attendance.
Living in RBKC for over a decade, we've built a supportive network of friends and children's friends, providing crucial emotional support. Moving further away threatens to sever these connections, exacerbating an already challenging situation.
Seeking Help Online:
- Housing Advocacy: Advice on navigating council housing policies and advocating for suitable local accommodation.
- Caring Support: Guidance on managing extensive caring responsibilities while navigating housing challenges.
- Community Resources: Connections to local support groups or forums that may offer practical advice or solidarity.
- Legal Assistance: Insight into legal rights concerning suitable housing for families with dependent care needs.
- Emotional Support: Strategies for maintaining emotional resilience during prolonged uncertainty and relocation challenges.
Navigating these complex issues requires a multifaceted approach, combining practical advocacy with emotional support to ensure the best outcomes for our family and the disabled person we care for.
what we have missed or i am being dramatic with the change which i am not accepting ? i was also diagnosed with PTSD and have this impacted me on daily basis as anxiety triggering the panic attacks and now feel helpless with situation and living with it now.
first review was challanged in court which was struck out due to procedural error and costed me £5000 which is also i am paying back in instalments. add more if comes in mind what have i not done so far !
any advice will be appreciated.
