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Hello am new here and I am struggling yo know what to do next. I am disabled I can't walk for more than 2 to 3 minutes. I had a back op and they now confirmed it's failed back surgery. I have nerve damage in plbotj legs. So use a wheelchair and disability scooter to get around. My mental health is terrible because of all…

I need a grant free that I don't re pay bk cos I haven't got fridge freezer big enough for 2 weeks shop my mattress to hard hurts my bk double bed need new trainers and clothes my uc and pip allowances very low carnt afford all my house hold bills and food for 2 weeks struggling alot pls help I have schizophrenia moderate…

I live with my parents in a fairly ordinary house and it’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve started to notice how many little things make life harder for my dad as he gets older and less steady on his feet. Nothing feels “terribly wrong” with the house, but there are stairs, awkward corners and a bathroom that…

I’m 63 and want to retire early due to ill health and mental health. What are my options? What do I tell.gov

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Story by Mik Scarlet and The Metro That’s how long someone joining a local authority waiting list for a new-build wheelchair-accessible home in England might have to wait. Such is the awful state of accessible housing in the UK right now – and I know the personal struggle all too well. I’ve been disabled since birth, after…

We are going through the DLG process as my daughter has Muscular Dystrophy. One of the proposed adaptions is a downstairs wet-room. We have proposed a hydrotherapy bath with shower above as this will have a positive effect on her muscles but the proposal from the DFG assessor states a shower with shower-chair. The plan is…

I would like to rent a wheelchair accessible house so would need to apply for the housing element of UC to cover the difference. I am currently receiving UC (LCWRA), new style ESA and PIP. Would any of my other benefits stop me being about to receive the housing element? My ESA amount gets deducted from my total UC amount…

Hi All, I am looking for other people knowledge and experiences with anything similar to what my family and I are currently experiencing. Some background - we live in a one bedroom, third floor flat. It’s me, 28, 3 children aged 3, 2 and 2. We are on the council housing list eligible to bid on 3 beds since my twins were…

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Morning! Asking on behalf of family member as they have just phoned PIP helpline to update change of address. They have been told by PIP helpline they won’t be entitled to some or all of PIP if living in supported living. They live in an independent flat but have 10hrs “care” a week. The care they receive is just checking…

Hi everyone, very old soul here, fine vintage of 42 going on 92. Life long veteran of battling both mental and physical health conditions (The Acme Catalogue has proved useless 💣) Orignally from a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, now living in Middle Earth - I’ve yet to bump into the Fellowship. I am of Scottish,…

I’m hoping someone can help me understand a couple of things. my husband is now disabled following a horrific RTA. I gave up my job to become is full time carer and recently found out that he got knocked out of the system 16 months ago accidentally hence why I have had no help whatsoever nor has he . After being assured he…

hello ive been accepted for supported living ive been waiting since last year they said they are waiting for something to become available i have issues at home due to my brother threatening to hurt me and im finding it difficult to feel safe i have bpd autism and psychosis and i was in temp accomodation by the council…

I'm seeking advice on how to address the objections received by my local council regarding the proposed extension of my disabled parking bay. The council advertised its intention to increase the length of the bay around August, but they received two objections. A council staff member informed me on 8th September that, due…

Hi all, I hope this is an okay place to ask this - if not I apologise. I have just recently finished college, so we know about losing the "child"/dependent or whatever related bits, and have a job interview lined up in early July. My parents are convinced they will "lose all of their Universal Credit" - which I know is…

Hi all, I'm currently living in an emotionally unsafe living environment and would like to try and move out as soon as I can. I rent off a private landlord who is very reasonable with his rent prices and I can afford them with my UC housing element. I'm devastated to have to even think about moving as I know how hard it is…

I have been denied a second bedroom with my council I am in band B one of the highest and I’m a wheelchair user I have FND and I am writing a challenge email to see if they will accept this I feel as if they have dismissed me even when I already submitted my medical evidence and in this really long email plus all the…

Hi Scopers, It's been a while since I've come here, I'm pleased to say since the last time I was here I was awarded LCW with the DWP and my mental health and confidence has improved tenfold. Unfortunatley, I find myself in a situation right now where I'm both dealing with mind games and my own anxiety. Basically, long…

Hi, I would appreciate any information or advice anyone can give me regarding the issue I am currently having. It's a little bit complex so I will try and be as clear as possible, as I'd just like to understand my rights a little bit more and where I stand concerning this issue that has had a huge impact on me. I have…

Hello, so I'm just enquiring my partner inherented his house a few years ago shared between 3 others, we have recently moved into a rented property due to the condition mould damp and basically falling apart, his 2 brothers currently live on the property both addicts and mental health, I'm currently 20 weeks pregnant so…

Hello, i hope you all are well. I would like to ask few questions before i start processing into it. At the moment i live with shared house with someone, i have disabilities, i'm on UC with LCWRA support. ive been bidding for council homes for over 3 years now and have heard nothing from them, i dont know if im doing it…

We are currently looking at ways to adapt our house and to make it more suitable for our daughter’s needs. She is autistic, nonverbal and has GDD. We are in a 3 bedroom house where my husband and I share a bedroom, our daughters share a bedroom and our third bedroom is used as my husband’s office. When our youngest…

can i get help with service charge i have to pay on top of my rent if i am recieving lwrca and pip?

Hello all, I've been served a Section 21 and 48, after living in the same home for 9 years. The landlord has decided to sell the property and I must move out in 2 months. My head is all over the place as i'm disabled, live alone and have don't have anyone to turn to. I don't have big savings and I cannot work due to my…

I am on PIP, UC and LCWRA and have been trying to find a one bedroom flat to rent no avail, and didn't realise that SAR was for shared rooms, which begs the question: does a studio count as one bedroom flat under housing element?

0n the 15th May 2025 I suffered a devastating fire at home. It resulted in 2 windows blown out ad boarded up and the rest of the windows at the back of the house with large cracks in the glass. The property suffered with destroyed gutter.Fascias and loft damage. The fencing and garden damage all burned to the ground and…

480 / 5,000 Hi Everyone, I would like to ask how I can arrange to move from London-Lambeth to London-Camden if I live in a council flat and want to move to a council flat. BUT there is currently a court case going on because I do not have and have never had a tenancy agreement. Housing Advice is dealing with my case and I…