Hello, I recently moved home via a housing association mutual exchange, I was living in a large 3 bedroom house, and I’m now in a 2 bedroom bungalow. Before I agreed to the exchange, which I’d never ...
Discussion in Disability aids, equipment and technology - 9 Jul 2021
CW: upsetting themes including the death of a child. BBC: Poor housing affecting disabled children's health For mum Princess Bell, the one time each week her children spend together is very special. ...
Discussion in Parents, carers and disabled parents - 18 Sep 2021
Just looking for some advice. My friend has a young child with cerebral palsy - she lives in her childhood home that is set up with the bedrooms all upstairs. It’s a council home and she has been ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 10 Jul 2021
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone has any experience on the practicality of opening/locking/unlocking a door using a temporary ramp (as door is up a step). I am trying to find somewhere to rent ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 10 Jul 2021
Hi, I am currently trying so hard to get suitable housing for my little girl, Ava, she has quad CP, severe epileptic and is gtube fed. I’ve been challenged by a housing association for 18 months, ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 14 Jul 2021
Hi there, I'm new here. Myself and my 3 children have to leave our home of 12 years as the landlord wants to move back. I've had to apply to the council as I can no longer afford to private rent on ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 9 Jun 2021
Hi, My dad recently reached pension age and he and my mum are a mixed aged couple. They had to apply for UC as he’s also on DLA and they received full housing benefit. When they applied for UC, we ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 27 Aug 2021
Hi, I posted in another thread and now i've calmed down a bit i'm going to try to seek actual advice on my situation. i'm not sure if this directly falls under accessible housing in the typical sense. ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 31 May 2021
I moved in with my elderly parents as a stop gap while looking for somewhere to live. My dad became seriously ill and was hospitalised and I stayed on to make sure my parents were ok. In this period ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 20 Aug 2021
hello Just wondering if anyone can advise me on anyone who can help me done shelter done citizen advise waiting on them calli g back to tomorrow loacl MP no help at all I'm in temporary ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 23 Mar 2021