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Urgently need houseing
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…
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Urgently Need Advice +HELP!!
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…
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Council Tax suspension
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
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What reasonable adjustment at home has made daily life easier for you?
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…
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Help needed
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.…
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HELP
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…
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Occupational Therapist Assessment waiting time in Birmingham HomeChoice
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
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New member
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.
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Please help im so confused!
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…
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Exactly what funding & financial support is available for genuine families
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…
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Not in the Christmas Cheer
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…
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I don’t know where to turn
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…
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Council tax discount
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
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Selling my home /buying a new home
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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Guarantor
Good Day I am seeking a Guarantor
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Questions ref Housing element of Universal Credit
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…
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Possible discrimination from a housing association…
I will keep it simple, •My husband and I applied for shared ownership on a home with a housing association. •I’m registered disabled. •we passed all the affordability and eligibility checks. •we secured a mortgage for our share. •we have a deposit and reservation fee. •the housing association declined us purely on negative…
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Andrew
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Where do we start
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…
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Grants i can get free
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…
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When did you realise your home wasn’t quite right for an ageing parent?
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…
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Early retirement
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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Hello
just introducing myself at this stage
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Finding people like me a home could take 47 years
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…
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DLG - Can we disagree with what is proposed?
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…
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Can I get UC housing element if I receive New Style ESA?
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…
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Rehousing recommendation from occupational therapy
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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Relationship
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Less PIP if in supported living
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…
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Hi, my name is Zippy1983!
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,…
