Being at risk of homelessness

whistles

I had a meeting this week with adult social services. It came as a huge shock to learn that I am not actually in supported accommodation anymore. I was when I moved in, I haven't moved. Social services discontinued that set up with my carer. I was then changed onto Direct Payment employing the same person who had been supporting me before. So nothing actually changed in that respect, but financially things were cut greatly as my hours were the minimum they could be.

I now need to move due to the property being sold, the person who did my new social care assessment seemed to understand and listen to what I was saying. However the other person wants me to move straight to a flat with floating support as I am intelligent and will manage fine.

This is a car crash waiting to happen! After 30 years of living with others and not living independently, I don't know how to do a weeks shop, pay bills, function day to day in the world everyone else simply gets on with. I function in mine.

Yes I come across as being "normal" but my short term memory cannot be relied upon. I get confused, distracted, disoriented, forgetful and that's without having to shop, cook, clean and keep a flat. And without my medical condition joining in.

Sheltered housing was my preferred choice, that's off the table as the social worker won't write a letter in support of me needing that, yes I am not yet 55, but you can apply with disabilities. Supportive accommodation was my second choice if I didn't cope with sheltered. I had assumed that was what the set up I was still living in.

I don't have / present with any mental health issues (not yet, but I can see that coming if they can't!!!)

No way did I consider moving out into my own place, why would I. After 30 years of not having my own place, living with others, why would I choose to suddenly live alone. That makes no sense whatsoever.

I fear my health is going to deteriorate as a result of this, why do we need to find out how bad things are before I get moved to where I feel I can cope. I can't process what has happened, what is happening, so I won't have room in my brain for independence.

Holly_Scope

Hi @whistles that is a big change and sounds like it's come as a shock - I can appreciate why you feel overwhelmed with the transition. Especially with what you've said about your memory etc.

Have I read it right that you've transitioned to having a carer? Do you have an idea about how much involvement your carer will have with your day to day? Sorry if I've misunderstood.

whistles

I am waiting to see someone from the council to discuss the floating support.

The social services said they would provide me with a support worker as my carer died. They haven't finished the assessment and said something about applying for funding.

The direct payments will be stopped as that was arranged between them and my carer. They don't want me to find anyone, so that's a relief.

Holly_Scope

I'm so sorry to hear about your carer.

Fingers crossed you can get some clarity from your council meeting and the finished assessment as to the type of support, and how much you'll be receiving. I'm just thinking if you've got some reassurance you'll have quite a bit of contact and support with the things that worry you the most, that might help put your mind at rest.

Please let us know how your meeting goes.