Inadequate Housing for the Disabled and Chronically Sick.

frozenpelvis

I was just wondering how many of us in social housing are in inadequate living conditions, properties that isolate us from the community. Having to cope with stairs that aggravates our conditions, causes unnecessary excruciating pain etc. Do you find the council/housing association sympathetic and helpful or that forboding issue of lack of understanding/not caring at all. Houses are just not built in this country for any future issues that may arise. For example London continues to build these ugly monstrosities that reach for the sky, that are very unsuitable for the disabled and chronically sick. Who actually really cares about our plight the MP’s don’t seem to want to address this ever increasing problem.

Rosie_Scope

Hi @frozenpelvis, it's a really tough one. Unfortunately there isn't a lot of suitable housing being built for disabled people, so it's in really short supply almost everywhere across the country.

I haven't got personal experience of this, but I know from talking to other members that there are quite a few people struggling to get the houses they need, and struggling to feel listened to by their housing associations.

I'm not sure what the answer might be but it's something quite a few disability charities and organisations have brought up with the government before. It's a difficult one!

Have you faced a lot of issues getting somewhere suitable for you?

frozenpelvis

yes Rosie I have been trying for over ten years now. Appropriate housing for the disabled does not seem to be at the forefront of any of the organisations that can make a difference I.e. social housing providers, Parliament. Etc..

frozenpelvis

Agnia, thank you for taking the time to reply, yes alas London does seem to be lagging behind most social housing providers in providing a quality service to the disabled and chronically sick. I’m glad your friend out side London got somewhere suitable.

frozenpelvis

Hi Vikki66, thank you for that insight something I did not think of, sorry to hear of your plight. It’s just not fair for all of us seeking suitable accommodation to meet our needs. Maybe one day the system will get to grips with this issue and afford us decent living accommodation that does not exacerbate our conditions and will keep us safe and secure.

frozenpelvis

Agnia, I think reflecting back maybe I should have taken that leap of faith and moved out of London. The problem is though a lot of the specialist hospitals are in London. The convenience of travel etc. although often not meeting our needs. Shops are close by etc.

There can be some positives to being in London for us and often our supportive network is here too. But we mustn’t be to downhearted and look for the positives it’s the only way of beating depression, giving ourselves hope.

frozenpelvis

omg you poor thing Agnia that is a horrible experience and I agree with all the things you say about London and it is so so dirty at the moment. Well you not what they say Agnia once you hit rock bottom you can only go up, excuse the pun, but all we can do Agnia is have hope.

Take care 💓

frozenpelvis

Thank you Agnia, you too 💐