Housing

Hey, I think I realised something about myself. I can only be happy when living alone. But I have a boyfriend, we tried the whole living together arrangement, and I found it hard. Were both autistic and both like things a certain way. I plan to get a job and live on my own. And for us to be together but to live separately,…

hi Anyone here live in temporary housing with carpets full of dirty bacteria and not helping with allergies and COPD with an ill child? wanted thoughts experiences of which how to go around making the most of what I have and making it safe and healthy for me and the next person to get this place after me

I wander if someone could offer any advice please, I had my first UC statement through and there is no housing on there, I go work part time as I’m a carer for my daughter. They said the rent amounts didn’t match I think due to the April increase and they sent it off for confirmation but it wasn’t done in time. Does anyone…

can someone give me some advice I’m currently receiving the higher rate of ESA I get £489.30 every two weeks I also get the higher rate of pip included in my ESA is disability premium. I’m currently living at my ‘s house. I’ve been here for over 20 years but I’m having to move out because of disability issues. I had a…

I was born with cerable palsy, .My parents were told that I would never be able to read, walk and speak properly. However thanks to their support I managed to overcome most of these difficulties. I started working with a few minor jobs until my early 30s. I was then fortunate enough to find a well paid job, get married and…

i currently live on my own with my children after divorcing my husband because I came out as gay. I have a girlfriend and we want to stay living separately as I have children and we don’t want to upheave their life anymore than has happened in the past few years. She proposed to me, and I’ve said yes, she’s my person, my…

hi all I’ve been renting from my mum for over 13 years, I am on PIP and income related ESA support group, I get housing benefit and council tax benefit, I live with my 22 year old daughter who is at university at the moment. i did ask on here before that if my elderly mother moved in would it affect my ESA. I understand…

Hi I'm on pip and UC any help who would take it any letting agents

As housing Benefit has always paid my rent I wasn’t aware I had rent free weeks. If UC housing is paid monthly I’m wondering how they work it out ? Do they know when the rent free weeks are ? Also how do they compensate for months being different lengths. Is the housing amount different every month ?

I needed a letter of proof of ESA entitlement. I am preparing a case against my housing association for 4 years of repairs and maintenance. my solicitor needs this letter with my PIP letter. I have filled an online form several times months and months ago. I’m calling DWP every day different times and holingbon automated…

Hi I was in a house that was classed as supported housing and was recieving ESA and .i was recieving the highest rate of sdp.my rent was paid through housing benefit.i then had to change to UC and was still receiving sdp.i was in the same property and they change my tenancy to be paid through UC I lost 420 pounds a month…

In a bit of a situation. Me and my young family had to move out back in November due to repairs leaks etc… it wasn’t a planned thing. I rent privately. The landlord agreed to a rent free period, I receive housing benefit but as I’m on uc I receive the housing element to help towards rent. So back in November I had to…

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice please about floor lifts and making changes to a house to make it more friendly and accessible. I have a very little one, and seems mad to think about him being an older child let a lone a teenager or independent adult but I am very aware that I need to keep this in mind when making…

I have a Prolapse Interverbal Disc and Degenerative knees i live on the second floor without a lift 33 steps all the way to my door, i live with my two kids 3 and 10 years. My 10 year old is ADHD diagnosed and isn't able to share a bedroom with his sibling as he constantly fidgets on their bunk bed and has sleep…

I'm 27 years old born with Cerebral Palsy affecting mobility. I live will my parents. My parents are planning to buy the house and received Right to Buy Landlord offer. My parents are planning to add my name to this property. But I want to know if the council will count this house as my 'Asset' if my parents add my name?…

Hello there In need of support for a friend, please. If she TEMPORARILY left the home, and went into a shelter, would her partner immediately lose his Carer's Allowance? If she PERMANENTLY left, reclaimed her SDP once his Carers Allowance was removed and she went into a women's shelter (or was sofa surfing) until a new…

Are there any communities specifically to help disabled people find each other so that they can buddy up and find private sector housing together?

Would really appreciate it if someone could please help me with this as its stressing me out to no end. I've migrated to uc. First payment on 22nd may. Assessment phase is 16th April to 15th May. I want to pay my rent of £1000 for this period. And I will do this going forward. Going forward it will be easy, I'll just…

hi im up for a review this friday, ive been claiming for nearly 5 yrs, i live with a friend whom i give 250 a month to, towards bills ect i do not claim for housing benefit i also get the lcwra as im unable to work i suffer with bipolar copd and few other things i also get pips, so i can manage okay, plus i do not have a…

Hi, My son has recently been awarded the Daily Living Component of PIP. Will a non- dependant deduction for him still be calculated in my housing and council tax costs? I am his carer and have no disabilities myself. Many thanks.

I’ve recently been evicted after 25 years due to Landlord needing to sell. I am allocated an extra room due to disability and have carers three times a day. I’ve now been placed in single hotel accommodation and separated from my support dog and immediate support network. Can anyone advise. Many thanks

hi i have got a house in leintwardine and my disabled son lives with me i am on state pension and pip but i was hoping you could help me with a grant to carpet and furnish it please it is a 3 bedroom i would appreciate it if you could help i have tried to do it my self but i am struggling than you

Hello all, I am soon to be receiving an inheritance and would plan to purchase the property that I am currently renting privately. I am also claiming benefits from Universal credit and LCW, as well as housing benefit Is there a length of time that I can have the money in my account whilst still receiving Universal Credit…

Hello, Me and my long term partner are currently in talks of moving out as a couple. We both still live at home with our parents so this’ll be a big move for us both. Can i just ask for advice on what’s in place for disabled people? We’re currently discussing going on the council list for this move, as we think it’ll be…

Any suggestions gratefully received ! My brother (Paul) is 66 and receives state pension and housing benefit for current his rented flat. He lives in a different London Borough to me but his health is poor so we’ve agreed that if possible he could mive nearer to me in new rented accommodation but in this (my )London…

Hi have migrated over to universal credit and have the opportunity to move to new area and live with partner ( never claimed rent hall but would need to now ) what is the process one inform a change of circumstance i can not afford to have my benefits stop . Am worried sick and already so anxious about all the changes that…

My brother is currently going through the process of migration from ESA support group over to UC. they have asked a question that was answered and even the local HB Unit were informed and fine about has this changed under UC? My sister has her own home, owing to the condition we have (Genetic) severe bleeds happen, My…

Hi everyone, I’m currently on income-related ESA (Support Group) and also get the Severe Disability Premium (SDP) and PIP. I haven’t received a managed migration letter yet. I’m single, over 25, have no children or partner, and I live alone. I receive the SDP as I meet the criteria for it. I’m also in the middle of doing a…

Hello everyone, My problem is that I need to move from my housing association house of 40 years because of my disability and not able to get upstairs now. My elderly friend living in a housing association bungalow has wanted me to come and stay with them but I am worried if I do I won’t be able to join their tenancy and…

Hi all, I live with my dad who has clinical depression and sadly I have developed very severe health anxiety due to his illness and living in an environment that is mentally unhealthy. Also getting pericarditis was a huge trigger. He is a great dad but I just can’t cope here anymore. I have unfortunately been in and out of…