Housing

sophie99

Hi all, I wondered if anyone could help me I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with my 2 year old son who has cerebral palsy and 2 type of brain haemorrhage and was in need of a 2/3 bedroom house as also expecting my second baby we have been neglected by the council and tried private too but all viewing unsuccessful I've tried everything for housing but its become a real struggle and help on how I can push for a house? Thank you sophie.

Cher_Alumni

Hello @sophie99

I'm sorry you are struggling with getting help to find a house.  The council have a responsibility to support you.  Do they know about your situation and your sons impairment?  

In the meantime, I've moved this post to our Housing discussion board so it's best placed to get other members help.  I have everything crossed that you find a house soon.

sophie99

Hello, yes they are fully aware as I'm with the housing manager and they are useless! I've been waiting over a year it's becoming a drain on both mine and my sons mental health...
Thank you! I appreciate it

Chloe_Alumni

I can imagine this has been really stressful for you all! 

Shelter are able to offer housing advice which might be helpful. Scope also have advice around finding suitable housing which has a range of information. 

If this doesn't help then please do let us know and we'll see what else we can do to help.

sophie99

Aw I will try these out for sure thank you!?

janer1967

Hi @sophie99 Welcome to the community and sorry to heart about your housing situation. I hope you get some success with Shelter.

Keep us updated and I look forward to seeing you around

sophie99

Thank you for all your comments! I've tried to get in touch with shelter but are saying they only deal with homelessness?

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @sophie99, just wanted to check in and see how things are going.

Han_

Hi @sophie99. I see you have already contacted shelter, however I did find this information on their website about overcrowding. There's information about tenancy transfer here and tenancy exchange here. 

I hope this is helpful.

Han

Tori_Scope

Hi @sophie99! Have you been able to take a look at the links @Han_ sent?