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Home Owner stuck in unsuitable house

hi all,
I’ve had a mortgage for 7 years on my own and only very recently became very poorly. I’ve fallen seriously down the stairs twice, breaking ribs and knocking self out. There is no way to adapt the stairs to fit a stair life in as it’s not big enough. I am really scared that I’m going to do some serious damage to myself at some point as the house is really no longer suitable for my needs. I’m constantly nervous and worried I will fall and hurt myself even further.
Ive fallen out of the bath as I don’t have a walk in shower and again it’s not suitable to change either.
Ive had a huge drop in wage - I now only work 2 days a week, where as
i was full time. Be applied for pip but am aware this won’t help in getting a better mortgage.
Is is there anyway I can get any help in moving? Or am I stuck in an unsuitable and potentially dangerous home?
thanks
I’ve had a mortgage for 7 years on my own and only very recently became very poorly. I’ve fallen seriously down the stairs twice, breaking ribs and knocking self out. There is no way to adapt the stairs to fit a stair life in as it’s not big enough. I am really scared that I’m going to do some serious damage to myself at some point as the house is really no longer suitable for my needs. I’m constantly nervous and worried I will fall and hurt myself even further.
Ive fallen out of the bath as I don’t have a walk in shower and again it’s not suitable to change either.
Ive had a huge drop in wage - I now only work 2 days a week, where as
i was full time. Be applied for pip but am aware this won’t help in getting a better mortgage.
Is is there anyway I can get any help in moving? Or am I stuck in an unsuitable and potentially dangerous home?
thanks
Replies
One option may be to contact your local authority housing department and explain the situation you are in. Although you are buying your home they may be able to assist you with finding alternative adaptations that may not yet have come to light.
Some authorities can also consider an application for more suitable housing based on a needs assessment carried out by the social services of that authority.
It is worth a phone call to find out. Best wishes
thanks dor for your replies so far!! I’m on the wait list for occupational health assessment but it’s currently almost a year (!!!) in my area. I will defiantly try and call gain as I’ve only just had my most recently fall.
it has been incredibly stressful especially as I was so proud of my little home and now I just feel trapped and scared. I’m hoping something I’ll turn up as you rightly said the stress involved in moving and buying a new home is huge!
Its a catch 22!