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Help need to get out!

Sharonjo
Sharonjo Community member Posts: 4 Listener
in Housing and independent living
Hi everybody
I have been stuck in the house, unable to get out in my scooter/wheelchair for quite a long, long time now, cutting a long story short my neighbour has put rocks & sharp pebbles in the little alleyway outside my gate, it is so very uneven & blocks easy access. I contacted the Council about this problem, who said they would look into it, but they never did! I am virtually a prisoner & would so appreciate some good advice please, thanks.
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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,652 Disability Gamechanger
    Hello @Sharonjo

    Thanks for making this post, and sorry to hear about what you are going through. It's a shame that your neighbour has done something that has made going out inaccessible for you. 

    Have you discussed the issue with your neighbour at all? It's unfortunate that the council haven't followed up on their promise to look in to it, it could be worth chasing them up about it.

    Have you thought about getting in touch with CAB to see if they can support with this in any way?
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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 33,100 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Sharonjo are the stones on your side or your neighbours. Might be worth ringing the council again. Have you spoke to your neighbour about it? 
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  • Sharonjo
    Sharonjo Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Ross_Scope said:
    Hello @Sharonjo

    Thanks for making this post, and sorry to hear about what you are going through. It's a shame that your neighbour has done something that has made going out inaccessible for you. 

    Have you discussed the issue with your neighbour at all? It's unfortunate that the council haven't followed up on their promise to look in to it, it could be worth chasing them up about it.

    Have you thought about getting in touch with CAB to see if they can support with this in any way?

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  • Sharonjo
    Sharonjo Community member Posts: 4 Listener
    Thankyou for replying, I will contact CAB as you say!
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,979 Disability Gamechanger
    Good luck @Sharonjo. If we can do anything to help, please don't hesitate to give us a shout  :)
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