how long do you have to be living in England as a British citizen to be able to apply for housing

althead · November 2016

Hi i have a 14 yr old daughter who cant walk am living with a friend who live in a two bedroom flat but its is upstairs also the bath tub is to high for my daughter to go in there is no space for her wheelchair to move around we just move here about two month

Sam_Alumni · November 2016

Hi @althead

I found this information from Shelter on who is eligible for housing in the UK that might help.

You could try calling your local council for advice or call the Scope helpline on 0808 800 3333

Best of luck

Sam

Sam_Alumni · December 2016

Hi @althead how are you getting on with your housing situation?

althead · December 2016

not good have until the 20th to move out of a B&B with no where to stay I have a disable daughter in a wheel chair I am so scare

Sam_Alumni · December 2016

Oh @althead that is very worrying, did you manage to speak to anyone on the helpline?

althead · December 2016

no am new here I really don't know much

Sam_Alumni · December 2016

You can call the Scope helpline on 0808 800 3333.

Or try the Shelter housing advice helpline on 0808 800 4444.

They may be able to give you some information and support that is helpful to you in your situation.

althead · December 2016

ok thanks

Debbie_Scope · January 2017

Hello @althead,

You say that you have to leave the B&B on the 20th. Was this B&B provided by the council following a homeless application? If so, what was the outcome of the homeless application?

If you want to talk more about your situation but don't want to talk in public please feel free to get in touch with me at the helpline.

Best wishes
Debbie

how long do you have to be living in England as a British citizen to be able to apply for housing

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