Housing

my daughter turned 18 in December and she’s still doing her a-levels she finishes in June this year . I get pip and also UC , child element , child benefit and transitional protection because I moved over from esa . My daughter might go to university in September but she will still be living at home or she might start an…

Hi I'm looking to relocate from Devon to Worcester, I am in receipt of universal credit/pip/lcwra. Will I be entitled for help with the rental deposit and if so how do I go about it, is it Devon council or Worcestershire council I approach? Many thanks Kind regards. K 🙂

I am on benefits disability & pip high rate. Also on universal credit. At the moment it is me and my husband and daughter. She is 16 in college. We have a three bedroom house. Which we all occupy one room each. I have incontinence so that's why separate rooms. The problem is my son is moving in with us and wife and two…

I had to relocate due to harrasment and apply for Universal Credit. I now do not qualify for housing benefit

I’m thinking about installing herringbone vinyl flooring in my house, but I live in a UK coastal area and I’m not sure if it’s the right choice. With the sea air, humidity, and changing weather, I’m a bit concerned about how well it will hold up over time. Is herringbone vinyl flooring suitable for coastal homes, or should…

Hi Everyone, I would like some insights into your experiences with disability support in your region. I have ataxic/spastic cerebral palsy and moved to Wales from Reading because I was led to believe that disability support was much better there. I sold my flat, and moved in with my mother while I looked for a place…

Hello I have tried to find on the Internet, how much time is reasonable? We currently live in a bungalow, it was adapted for me 10 years ago, ramps, wet room, hand rails, higher toilet. Social Housing. As time has passed unfortunately our health has deteriorated too, I now need a special toilet that cleans you. I had an Ot…

Hi Just a bit of general advice, if anyone could please. Looking at a HA property to rent, it has some disabled adaptations going in for me. Apparently, there is a service charge of approx £5 per adaptation per week, so W&D toilet, each ceiling hoist, stairlift, it's going to add up! From what I can gather from the…

Hi, I rent a room privately and I’m going to be moving again private rent and I don’t know how it works or whether it will affect my support. If it affects the help I get then I guess I will stay put. I receive help via UC with LCWRA element and I also have PIP. When I notify UC journal that I am moving what happens to me…

hello everyone my name is Angela, I’m 60 yrs young and retired due to my ill health.

Hi all. I have been on benefits (housing, esa lcwra -now new style esa- and part UC) for over 20 years and am in the unusual position, for me, of feeling like I could work again being a dog walker. Only trouble is I don’t know where to start, what my options would be regarding if I have a bad week and can’t work, would the…

hi, will try to keep this simple: I live in Mum’s house, she passed away in 2024. House is now sold stc. My sister and I are joint executors and beneficiaries. The idea was for us each to buy our own flats/ homes. my sister found hers immediately and had offer accepted so it’s progressing alongside the sale of this house.…

I am enquiring on behalf of a frail individual who is in receipt of Universal Credit and owns his own home. He has taken in a lodger to help with household bills and basic home maintenance. As he is approximately six months from State Pension age, he is concerned that reporting this change of circumstances may cause an…

Hi I'm going though domestic violence and I live with him all professionals know I got wait till next year to leave but I can't wait I'm in wheelchair housebound and have two support dogs I need somewhere temporary I tryed council nope my mum passed away last year suddenly and I'm trapped disabled and abused we have plan I…

I currently live in a 4 x bedrooms H.M.O and its extremely cold. The Property is on Pre-Payment Utilities for Gas & Electric. I topped up £24 on Gas with given voucher today. The Meter took past debt monies (Not my debt) and Em.Credit money leaving just £7.20 for Gas. Being upstairs front my room is the furthest to reach…

Hi . I had a letter today to say my council tax is being suspended along with my housing benefit. I have no idea why . They did not explain. I have to send in photocopies of letters etc .they did not tell me what either Has anyone else has this happen or know anything about it. Thanks

Reasonable adjustments are often discussed in workplaces or educational settings, but the home environment is just as important. Home is where people spend most of their time, manage daily routines, and recover their energy. When the home setup does not support someone’s needs, even simple tasks can become exhausting or…

I was with my kids dad for 27 years and it’s a broken down relationship. I’m still living in the family home (his name on mortgage) I need help as to what to do. How do I get my own house and help with it. I only work 30 hours and my credit is horrendous. Will I get any help or benefits etc? My children are older 20-16-14.…

HI my name is Sebastian and my sister has a 11 years old boy with severe autistic spectrum. He has the most beatifull simile in the world. From when he was 10 he start to be super violent he punch himself in the head and bites himself and us and hits us with his head. He has no shame in doing this even in the public. Most…

Hi, How long do you have to wait to have Occupational Therapist medical/Mobility Assessment for HomeChoice medical priority for council housing for a adopted property in Birmingham? Please share your personal experience with this and also how long did you wait to get offer for the suitable property, thanks in advance

Hello. I’m new here. Im hoping to learn and get lots of information regarding newly medically retired due to complications of spinal surgery and new disabled. New to UC and 8 months now with PIP. No housing benefit. Will chat with you more in the next few days as not well enough.

i had a letter telling me i had to migrate to UC from income related ESA which i did and i would recieve my first payment on the 23rd December. I thought my esa stopped and everything would be on UC now (i dont work) I've just got my statement which says as im still in receipt of ESA that amount has been deducted so i will…

I want to know what funding and financial help is there for low income families struggling to provide for their children at Christmas? There's nothing like the feeling at Christmas of being so low, depressed, guilty and a massive let down to your children because you cant afford or buy them any presents at all or the fact…

Hello All - Been a very long time since a chat - it's been a simply awful year and I cannot believe what has happened - being the new girl in the area I was befriended by my neighbour next door, it was lovely to have someone to talk too after so long being alone BUT by the Autumn of this year she had fleeced as much as she…

hi For the past year I have had help trying to move from my current accommodation due to it being a hmo and lots of noise anti social behaviour I have had a psychiatrist write a letter stating this is wholly unsuitable, also my autism and adhd reports Today I was told they have prioritised me as band 2 however, they are…

Sorry have moved over from ESA to UC was getting some discount on our council tax but now having to pay full amount we are both disabled receiving standard rates of pip my wife is a pension age I am not is this correct YIA

I am wondering if I can sell my current home and use the money to purchase a new home more suitable for my current health needs and still stay on universal credit and claim council tax benefit?

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Hi, The home I live in atm is with a good old work friend who has allowed me to live there rent free in his home which is mortgaged. Although I pay towards bills etc I have lived there for 10 + years. Unfortunately he is moving abroad with his partner & the house is going up for sale. I am 58 years old & presently claiming…