Special housing?

Groovybean
Groovybean Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
in Housing and independent living

Hi, I'd like to ask for advice on housing. I've been staying with elderly family for a number of years. I'm on UC lcwra and have M.E., agoraphobia probably at 90% and severe anxiety problems where I can't get on public transport and can hardly handle getting in an uber, but I have to if I go to a medical appointment. I have syncope issues where I have ended up on the floor and shaking several times over the years.

I might have to move out and I'm terrified where I will end up and that I won't cope.

Is there any kind of independent living or some sort of supported housing for somebody like me? Or anything at all?

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  • MegaAlone
    MegaAlone Online Community Member Posts: 9 Listener

    I also have agoraphobia and can't handle public transport. This is where having a network is helpful. The Nextdoor app used to be good for connecting to be able to get to know people and find trustworthy bonds, trustworthy enough to live with. But it added new restrictions which forced a lot of people off.

    It might be worth contacting your local council directly to find out if they have anything in place. Intuition red flags certain things for a reason, like robotic responses and introduction to cliques, because policy is not always practise and safety is not always in numbers. But if it is a person willing to have dialogue with you over email then they might be able to put something in place. If they are able to communicate with you then they will have communication skills to make arrangements.

    I hope you receive support and don't have to move. As someone who had to move in a rush, unwell and leave many things behind, I really hope you don't have to go through that.

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 8,717 Championing
    edited April 23

    It might be worth asking about a needs assessment.

    https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

    Or approach your local social services more generally to see what housing options are available to you.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,440 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @Groovybean and a warm welcome to the community!

    I don't think there is anything like that available at the moment but like MegaAlone said it is definitely worth contacting your local council as they will be able to let you know for sure what is available in your area that you may be eligible for.

    Kimi's suggestion of a needs assessment as well is also really worth looking into as often this can be a first step towards more support.

    It's lovely to have you here and I hope you enoy your time on the community😊

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