how to help my family move out of London

BreeH_55

Hello Everyone,

I'm joining to find out how to help my family move out of London.

Any advice?🤔

Thanks👍

Alex_Alumni

Hello @BreeH_55 and welcome to the community, thanks for joining today

Can you tell me if your family have any access needs, or any reason they would be a priority to be rehoused? You can look into support from their local council if this is the case. 

Is there somewhere you are hoping to move them to?

I've just moved this post over into our Housing category, so our members can share their thoughts with you more easily. Let me know if anything doesn't make sense.

Alex

Jo_2022

Hi @BreeH_55, it’s lovely to have you on the community 😊.

Moving house can be an exciting experience. You may like to have a look at these resources:

https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/housing-home-adaptations/renting-buying-moving-home/

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice

Take care 

BreeH_55

Can anyone assist me on finding out how to move out of London, council doesn't seem to help. We have been bidding since 2019, without one viewing.

BreeH_55

Thank you for your message, unfortunately the links we not applicable for us.

BreeH_55

Any other help would be appreciated 👍

Tori_Scope

Hi @BreeH_55 Would you feel comfortable telling us a little more about your situation, and any barriers you've been facing when looking into moving your family out of London? This would help us to give you some more tailored advice on what your next steps could be, or where to look for information relevant to your situation.

BreeH_55

Yes, of course.
My grandson has complex emotional needs. Hence the move to outside London, as he needs open spaces to help him through his crisis when they occur. 
As its pretty obvious to us and professionals involved in his care. Be it us at home or at school, or Shortbreaks.
Due to his needs my daughter has been granted a 3bed accommodation, but since 2019 we haven't had one viewing, on the council's bidding platform.
My daughter lives in an housing association property (2bed, 2nd floor flat).
As I'm their only family support I want to move with them (my own separate property required).
My daughter has 3 children in total. She is a single parent.
Renting privately is an option but we don't know how that would work regarding issues, eg, breakages, damage, affording the rent, etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am so disheartened with the whole situation.☹️

Alex_Alumni

Thanks very much for explaining @BreeH_55 that's very helpful, I can certainly understand why you're feeling the way you do.

You mention there are professionals involved in your grandson's care, can I ask, is that CAMHS, and does your grandson have an Occupational Therapist (OT)?

An OT may be able to help you advocate for more suitable housing with the local council, although I must say I'm not 100% sure if this relates to physical disabilities only.  

You might also what to look into seeking independent advice, the best place to start is AdviceLocal.

I'll see if I can find out anymore information for you, but in the meantime I hope the above is helpful.

BreeH_55

Thank you, I would appreciate it. Yes, camhs are involved but not regarding housing. We have no OT. 

BreeH_55

I didn't think anyone had seen it🤔

Alex_Alumni

Hello @BreeH_55 I'm glad your grandson is being supported by CAMHS. Perhaps you could enquire with his GP about whether it would be possible to have an OT?

I'm afraid I haven't been able to find anything else to help at the moment, so I would certainly encourage you to have a search on AdviceLocal if you haven't already, and keep us updated with how you get on. 

BreeH_55

Ok, thanks for your help.
I will keep you up to date, as soon as I have any news.👍