Being eligible for disability housing, advice?

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meastar1974
meastar1974 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
Hi ime on the wolverhampton council list and ime disabled i have a brain toumor, adrenel defisiasey, heart problem and ime in a wheelchair ive taken loads of medical letters from the queen elizabeth hospital and care workers and thay said i dont reach there standstand for medical points ime in a place were its not suitable for my needs i cant get up stairs to bed so ime sleeping on the sofa i didnt ask to be disabled and have a brain toumor just want to beable to have a bedroom down stairs dont knew what to do i just feel like giveing up 

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  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @meastar1974 and a warm welcome to the community. Thank you for sharing your story and sorry you are going through a hard time at the moment. Is it advice on housing that you are looking for?

    I am sure members of the community will be able to support you through this difficult time and if you need anything else then please do let me know!
  • meastar1974
    meastar1974 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    I had this from wolverhampton council this morning my medical letters from the queen elizabeth and other hospitals but its not good enough 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    Hi @meastar1974

    On this letter it does say that you are able to be in contact with Sandwell and Dudley housing support. Is this something you have done? It appears that it is not your medical evidence that has stopped Wolverhampton council from giving support, but the lack of evidence in terms of why you need to be in this council. Are you currently in the area of Wolverhampton?
  • meastar1974
    meastar1974 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    I gave them letters statements from my gp and care workers stating that i cant get up stairs and ime sleeping on my sofa and i needed an adapted house 
  • meastar1974
    meastar1974 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    My x husband that i fleed dv from as moved 10 mins away from my house to thats allso a reason why i need to 
    Over from were i am 
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    I understand you have given what you believe to be the relevant information and this must be a difficult time for you. Have you contacted the other council that was mentioned in the letter?
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @meastar1974, how are you doing?
  • meastar1974
    meastar1974 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Not to good hun still sleeping on my sofa as cant get up stairs to bed houseing wont help me my eye sight is deterarating how are u 
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    I'm so sorry to hear that @meastar1974, it must be really difficult for you to manage. I wonder if it's worth speaking to somebody at the Shelter helpline? Their number is 0808 800 4444- they're knowledgeable about council housing issues and might be able to help advocate. They have lots of online guidance which could be helpful too!
  • meastar1974
    meastar1974 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Thanks hun x