New home

poppy123456
poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
in Housing and independent living
After being on the medical priority urgent list and placing bids on 5 properties since 9th August 2023, this morning I had a phone call from the housing officer offering me a 2 bedroom adapted house just 10 minutes from where I currently live. 

They are arranging for my Occupational Therapist to view the house with me next week to make sure it’s suitable. A stairlift will be installed free of charge. There’s also a wet room with a walk in shower.

Im excited but anxious too and didn’t quite expect it to be this quick! Just wanted to share my news with everyone. ☺️
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  • Lottie1732
    Lottie1732 Online Community Member Posts: 125 Empowering
    Wonderful news!  Congratulations. So happy for you. 
  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Online Community Member Posts: 4,786 Championing
    I'm so happy for you and your daughter - getting a secure tenancy to a home suitable for your needs really is life changing. 
    It happened to me last year so I know how you are feeling right about now  B)
  • noman
    noman Posts: 1,962 Trailblazing
    Great news poppy i hope it all goes well for you,you deserve it :)
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 9,474 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Oh Poppy, that's amazing news, I'm so happy for you! <3 
  • michael57
    michael57 Online Community Member Posts: 1,326 Championing
    congratulations early xmas pressie for you both 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Woohoo! That's great news! :)<3 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Thank you everyone! I’m very very excited and can’t wait to view it next week. It will be a new start in a new year! ❤️❤️
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    The organisational geek in me is thinking how good it must feel to sort everything into a new place! It's nice to hear it's only 10 minutes from where you are too. Does that mean you still stay in the same catchment area for your amenities too? 
  • vikingqueen
    vikingqueen Scope Member Posts: 1,785 Championing
     That's brilliant Poppy x
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Online Community Member Posts: 511 Empowering
    That’s great Poppy. Keep us updated how the visit goes.
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Thank you all again! @Hannah_Scope yes, it’s the same local Authority so close to my elder daughter and grandchildren. I will still remain on housing benefit too because it’s the same local Authority so no benefits change, which is a good thing. 

    I will update once I’ve viewed next week. It’s in a very nice area too and that’s a bonus. 
  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Online Community Member Posts: 925 Trailblazing
    That makes for a merry Christmas, Poppy & 2024 will certainly be a good one for you, well done! B)
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    @JessieJ thank you, it certainly does! @woodbine well it's taken them just over 1 month to offer me the house after the bidding ended lol. When i spoke to them today i asked how long it would take because Christmas is almost here and the thought moving before then just isn't possible. 

    I was told that once i accept the property normally it's pretty quick after that. However because of my health conditions they maybe some changes that need to be made before i can move in. I'm hoping by the middle of January at the latest.

    Once i've viewed it, if i accept then i will start packing... upstairs first. I've got boxes, bubble wrap and mattress protectors for moving all added to my basket on Amazon already. :D

    Is there a way to "wave" a magic wand so that everything just moves from one place to another? ;):D
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,705 Championing

    Aww so pleased for you Poppy that’s amazing news just before Christmas for you and your daughter.
    I know it’ll be a bit overwhelming too, but will be so worth it all, once yous are in. Yous will make it your home in no time.

    Take care ❤️
  • perdita
    perdita Online Community Member Posts: 107 Contributor
    Congratulations, such great news. Xx
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    @woodbine thanks, i've put it in my keepsake box. B)@Lou67 thank you, it doesn't real at the moment.
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Online Community Member Posts: 8,705 Championing

    Once you go and view it next week things will be more real for you. 😊
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Lou67 said:

    Once you go and view it next week things will be more real for you. 😊

    They will do. I told my grandson today and he was just so cute. He said "nanny, will you be taking your TV, bed, microwave, clothes and Alfie (my cat)  :D and can i come and see your new house." I kept telling him i would be taking everything except the cooker and yes of course yes can come and visit. He's 3 and the cutest, with so many questions :D
  • MW123
    MW123 Scope Member Posts: 1,045 Championing
    Poppy, amazing news !  How different life will be for you with a stairlift and walk-in shower it sounds fantastic. Good luck with the viewing next week, I'm sure it'll be perfect. Exciting times ahead! 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    Thank you @MW123 ☺️

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