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I had Eco4 done in July and now I have rats
I had the ECo4 done, and the house (own house) has been warm that side of it is great. However that dont seem to have put the pipe through the walls in a way that stops rats getting in. A rat has eaten the pipe lagging and gained access. I could smell it (musky) and it was eating a packet of seeds. The ECO4 company have…
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Looking for rental in London
hi every body I am male 53 age and I have mobility looking to move and live in london but I couldent find some body to rent me studio or one bed room flat if any body can helpe me to find place in london with all my thanks
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Hi, my name is Sally_4! I was wondering if anyone knows of any charities that offer decorating ...
hi , I’m new here . I was wondering if anyone knows of any charities that offer decorating services for disabled people? Look forward to hearing from you all
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Why Do Some Landlords Still Reject ESA Letters Even When They’re Legit?
I’m posting this because I’m genuinely curious if others have faced the same confusion and resistance I did. I have an emotional support animal that helps me manage anxiety on a daily basis, and I had an ESA letter from a licensed therapist. Despite that, my landlord still challenged it and tried to pressure me about…
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Feedback on accessible housing if you are homeless
Have you stayed in emergency or temporary accommodation that was not accessible for you? Are you likely to need emergency or temporary accommodation in the next couple of months and are worried it may not be accessible for you? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website about accessible housing if you are homeless…
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Homeless care under council
I was recently homeless and my disability was constantly disregarded.The OT assessment didn't come through and without a voice to represent me my medical evidence and my voice was ignored.I went from one unsuitable accommodation to another both poor accessibility and standard of living .Eventually I had to accept a…
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Housing
Hi there I am 31 with 2 boys. basically to cut a long story. I have kids 1 who has austim and 1 who is currently going threw hospital appointments for hip and knee problems. I moved back in with my mum after marriage breakdown between my parents to help support theyve since reconnected. my oldest son was having a really…
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Getting married but living apart on UC
Hello, Could I ask advise please. My partner and I want to get married to make that ultimate commitment to eachother but we don’t want to live together. We both in our mid 50s and settled in separate home lives and want this to continue. My partner lives alone 20 miles away and I live with my adult daughter who helps me…
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Starting mutual help group
I'm starting project asking members to join make connections to find people are willing to work together on road map to build own goals. where my own is personal goal to build local facility online platform where are represented as real people who willing join your long goals just getting house and supported care for…
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Help
My son has left my house after being homeless at home. His transitional payment has reduced significantly . He got 762 including the carers element . Now £352 . That’s less than the carer component and single person payment . He has to pay bedroom tax . He can’t manage. Is this correct ? he’s gone to adapted living.
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UC REVIEW
I am really worried about the UC review. I have a money coming on from people I have lent money to and who have paid it back. Also my boy friend is helping me pay some of my debts! how will this go down with the review?
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AllWays Travel🏖️
AllWays Travel is an independent UK travel agency with a strong focus on accessible and inclusive travel. Alongside this, they run Accessible Housing Scotland, where they support clients with complex access needs to find and adapt suitable homes. Through that work, travel has come up repeatedly as something people want to…
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Help when need it
Cruvery woman
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My housing exchange
Hi im new here . I wanted some advice kn my housing exchange . I put in for a house exchange before chirstmas as i saw a perfect home for my needs as i have lumbar spinal stenosis . The lady who wants to swap with me loves my home and wants to move here as she looks after her nan near by . We put out applications in her…
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Housing/ benefits
Hi Me and my family are relocating from Devon to Worcester, could anyone please tell me the maximum housing benefit in that area? I'm currently out of work as I'm ill with Crohn's disease and claiming pip and universal credit/ lcwra. Another problem is struggling to find a rental property due to landlords not accepting…
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I don’t want my mum as my appiontte I want my partner to be
I am moving out and I need my partner to be my appointee as I’m moving in with him and I don’t have the best relationship with my mum I manage my own bank account but can’t manage my own benifits when it comes to pip assessments reviews ect I’m on pip and esa can anyone help I have no idea were to even begin with it all as…
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Housing issues
Hi everyone I am new here so l don't know much about it. Basically l got a disabled daughter with multiple health conditions. We live in small conuncil flat. Please note l am a lease holder. The property is too small for us. We have tried to apply for bigger housing so far no luck. Just because l have a property council…
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tribunal points
we had to fight all the way for my husband we did get full m@d after fighting for years we had the hearing date come though for tribunal but a week before the pip manager rang and said this will get laughed out of court so she granted full points, however renewal things have got worse and they taken all points away been…
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Renting a room to a 3 bed flat. How does it work?
hi I am renting a room in a flat with my three children, two five year olds and a 19 month old baby. I’ve been researching online and can see I might be eligible for help with housing costs for a 3 bed flat. I am a private tenant and would like to rent again but privately a 3 bed flat. How does this while I’m on universal…
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Disability benefits and my child leaving a-levels
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…
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Housing deposit
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 🙂
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Advice
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…
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Apply for Universal Credit
I had to relocate due to harrasment and apply for Universal Credit. I now do not qualify for housing benefit
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Is Herringbone Vinyl Flooring Suitable For UK Coastal Areas?
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…
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Counil Disability Services Compared
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…
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How long is reasonable?
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…
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Housing Associations & Adaptions service charges
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…
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Moving house
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…
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Stopped my housing payment
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Introducing myself
hello everyone my name is Angela, I’m 60 yrs young and retired due to my ill health.
