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FT Carer For Disabled Husband & Homeless
- By NatLee
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Thu 2 Oct 2008 14:51
Hi
I'm new to all this but I'm so glad there is somewhere else I may be able to get some advice and have a bit of a moan.
I'm a FT carer for my wheelchair dependant husband who suffered a stroke after having knee surgery and we had to leave our flat becasue it was on the first floor after he had heart surgery and our Local Council put us in a B&B; we have been in the B&B now for 23+ weeks now and it is driving us mad
We have a Solicitor who is as much use as a poke in the eye, the local MP is as much use as a chocolate ash tray on a motorbike and the Housing Department is run by the Wizard of OZ and the muppets
They admit they have a duty to house us, but for some reason they are are hell bent on proving unsuitable accommodation for my husband's disibility needs and not include me... Can anyone out there give me any advice on what else I can do or someone I can speak to before I totally crack up
Heeeeeellllllllllllllllppppppppppp me pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeese
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- By Tricia
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Re: FT Carer For Disabled Husband & Homeless
Thu 2 Oct 2008 15:54I have been trying to send you a reply on here but think it maybe because I am including a link to a website that is causing problems.
Have you tried Shelter aid. They are an organisation who support people in finding suitable accomodation free of charge so no solicitor fees there!
If you google Shelter Aid it will be the first website on the list there
hope this helps you on your way to finding suitable accomodation
Tricia
- By Parsifal
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Re: FT Carer For Disabled Husband & Homeless
Thu 2 Oct 2008 15:59This is really shocking, I assume that you've spoken to your local Citizens Advice Bureau, have you tried speaking to Shelter and your local councillor? A doctor's letter detailing the damage that your current situation is doing to you and your husband's health may increase the pressure on the council to find suitable housing and as all social housing is now covered by the DDA your council might be persuaded to adapt a property which almost but not quite meets your needs, for example a ground-floor flat with difficult access, they have a duty to make all properties accessible so they should be willing to provide a ramp. You might also consider taking your story to your local newspaper, this can be effective when all else has failed.
Annie
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