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seanmartindill

I am currently in insecure accommodation in Brighton. I have mild learning disabilities and levels of varying mental health from depression to suicidal thoughts. I was on the home move list. My Doctor and consultant have said its imperative I get secure accomodation as my health wont improve. Now I was removed from list due to new residency requirement. 

My Doc says I should fall under mental health priority group. Asked for a review. Several consultant letters
 
Anything to suggest to make sure they take it seriously. As being in a priority group trumps new 5 year residency rule

CockneyRebel

Hello sean and welcome
May I suggest that you call the help line who may be  able to assist better

CR

Matilda

Ask for Debbie.

Sam_Alumni

Hi @seanmartindill
im sorry to hear about your struggles, the helpline isn't open on weekends and bank holidays so you can call and speak to one of our Scope staff members but not till Tuesday. 

You can then then reach them on 0808 800 3333. 

Its good youve asked for a review and have letters from your consultants. Gathering as much evidence as possible is a good move. 

You could also consider getting your MP involved. 

I can ask @Debbie_Scope or another team member for their support but it won't be till Tuesday at the earliest. 

If if you struggle over the bank holiday weekend with suicidal thoughts then please do reach out for help. 

Advice from Mind:

Getting help in an emergency

If you don't feel you can keep yourself safe right now, seek immediate help.

• go to any hospital A&E department (sometimes known as the emergency department)
• call 999 and ask for an ambulance if you can't get to A&E
• ask someone else to contact 999 for you or take you to A&E immediately

If you need some support right now, but don't want to go to A&E, here are some other options for you to try:

• contact the Samaritans on freephone 116 123, they're open 24 hours and are there to listen
• contact your GP for an emergency appointment or the out of hours team
• call NHS 111 (England) or NHS Direct 0845 46 47 (Wales)
• contact your local crisis team
• click the yellow 'I need urgent help' button at the top of this screen for more options
• see our page on helping yourself cope right now, and on crisis services.

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/#.WaHcL0HTWEc 

Debbie_Alumni

Hi @seanmartindill,

Sorry for the late reply, I've been on leave and just came back this week but then went straight out again on training.

I hope you're ok. I'm going to look into Brighton and Hove Council's housing policy and will get back to you as soon as I can. I'm dealing with quite a large backlog of work at the moment, but I will get round to it. If anything urgent arises in the meantime, get in touch with me or any of my helpline colleagues on 0808 800 3333 or email [email protected]

Best wishes
Debbie