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Unsuitable housing and council not changing banding

For the last two years I have been fighting Brighton council to change our banding as my son 6.5 (size of a 9 year old) are living in a first floor one bedroom flat. I am a single mum and my son has complex needs, he’s autistic, has sensory processing difficulties, has significant movement disorder and potentially has CVI (Cerebral Visual Impairment). He’s very demand avoidant and some days we can get stuck indoors and in the confined space can be very overwhelming for both of us.
The private rental market is so expensive and a lot of agents won’t take us because of housing benefits. The council have said I can move out of Brighton to get a cheaper property but logistically its a nightmare because I would lose all the services I have been fighting for the last few years if I move to a different council.
i can’t cope with another winter in a one bedroom flat... HELP?
Do do I have any legal rights?
Is there any help I can get?
The private rental market is so expensive and a lot of agents won’t take us because of housing benefits. The council have said I can move out of Brighton to get a cheaper property but logistically its a nightmare because I would lose all the services I have been fighting for the last few years if I move to a different council.
i can’t cope with another winter in a one bedroom flat... HELP?
Do do I have any legal rights?
Is there any help I can get?
Replies
https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/40437/unsuitable-housing-for-disabled-person
Ring CAB to speak with a advisor. What band is the property currently in?
Have you looked at the criteria for the higher banding under your local council? It might give you some idea of what would put you in a higher priority. Sadly, affordable housing is becoming increasingly scarce!
Shelter might be able to help with other options for you too. https://england.shelter.org.uk/
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I wonder if Possability People,could help? They are Brighton & Hove Federation Of Disabled People.
You can call them on 01273 894050. They are available from 10.00am – 4.00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (closed Wednesdays). or email on [email protected]
Good luck!
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