Struggling to find affordable homes

Mikeb2292
Mikeb2292 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
in Housing and independent living
Hello everyone! Let me give you some context before the question. I am a 30 year old man who has arthritis on his left hip, trochanteric bursitis on the same hip and a hip replacement, dyslexia, dyspraxia, add and possible autism (waiting for assessment).

I have recently found myself single and have had to move back to my parents. I have a makeshift room but the room has mold, freezing and extremely humid...to say this is unsuitable to me due to pain is underselling it. 

I've tried to find affordable housing for myself but I do not have access to public funds. I only earn £1200 a month and can't get any benefits, I lose at least half of my wages in child support, travel to work and to help my parents with electricity bills as I need a heater on at most times.

Does anyone know anywhere or anyone who could help in my situation? 

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  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,809 Championing
    I'm sorry to hear that I couldn't imagine what it's like to go through a break up. 
  • Mikeb2292
    Mikeb2292 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    durhamjaide2001 said:
    I'm sorry to hear that I couldn't imagine what it's like to go through a break up. 
    It has destroyed me 😆 

  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,809 Championing
    Mikeb2292 said:
    durhamjaide2001 said:
    I'm sorry to hear that I couldn't imagine what it's like to go through a break up. 
    It has destroyed me 😆 

    I'm sorry to hear that have you got any counselling for it. 
  • Mikeb2292
    Mikeb2292 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    durhamjaide2001 said:
    Mikeb2292 said:
    durhamjaide2001 said:
    I'm sorry to hear that I couldn't imagine what it's like to go through a break up. 
    It has destroyed me 😆 

    I'm sorry to hear that have you got any counselling for it. 
    Not yet,  at the moment I'm trying to focus on stabilising my life and physical pain
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 13,809 Championing
    Ok if you ever need it there are helplines out there which will help you.
    Shout text 85258 https://giveusashout.org/
    Samaritan's  phone 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ 
    Citizens advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
    Mind phone +44-300-123-3393 or the website has a directory of different organisations you can contact. The website is here https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ 
    hope these help don't be afraid to use them if you need to. 

  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,464 Championing
    edited December 2022
    Welcome to the community @Mikeb2292 :) 

    I'm also sorry to hear about your breakup. Are your parents, or anyone else in your support network, able to offer you emotional support to help you get through this challenging time? 

    In terms of affordable housing, it can unfortunately be quite difficult to secure. Have you had a look to see if there are any housing associations in your area? 
    can't get any benefits
    Do you mind me asking if you've looked into PIP at all? 
  • Mikeb2292
    Mikeb2292 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Tori_Scope said:
    Welcome to the community @Mikeb2292 :) 

    I'm also sorry to hear about your breakup. Are your parents, or anyone else in your support network, able to offer you emotional support to help you get through this challenging time? 

    In terms of affordable housing, it can unfortunately be quite difficult to secure. Have you had a look to see if there are any housing associations in your area? 
    can't get any benefits
    Do you mind me asking if you've looked into PIP at all? 
    I'm not entitled to PIP due to no recourse to public funding. I have my parents so at least I got them.
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,464 Championing
    Apologies @Mikeb2102, I somehow didn't spot that part of your post. Have you looked into housing associations at all? 

    And yes, it's good that your parents are there to support you :) 
  • Mikeb2292
    Mikeb2292 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    Tori_Scope said:
    Apologies @Mikeb2102, I somehow didn't spot that part of your post. Have you looked into housing associations at all? 

    And yes, it's good that your parents are there to support you :) 
    Sadly,  I'm not allowed any benefits so housing associations can't house me.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited December 2022
    Then privately renting is your only option however, the rent can be very expensive depending on the area you live.
  • Mikeb2292
    Mikeb2292 Online Community Member Posts: 6 Listener
    poppy123456 said:
    Then privately renting is your only option however, the rent can be very expensive depending on the area you live.
    Yeah,  it's really rough. Specially with the cost of living going up. 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @Mikeb2292

    I'm so sorry to hear about your breakup. I'm glad to hear you have support from your parents.

    I think that renting privately may be the way to go like Poppy said. I know you said it is rough at the moment, especially with the cost of living. I know a few people who house share to help keep costs down.

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