housing

[whitelace]

Hello I ve been o the housing list for a bungalow now for almost 5 years I finding it so hard to get down stairs my tolilet is up stairs so I am spending most of my days up stairs . I ve had a letter from my doctor but that's not helping do you know where I can go from here

[Philip]

Have you seen the occupational therapist? Because they at least can find out if they will put a wet room and stair lift. Maybe worth asking because you haven't anything to lose by it.

Good luck.

Philip

[whitelace in reply to Philip]

This is a rented house and the land lord will not agree , I ve already see a occupational therapist twice they gave me a tolilet frame and a bath board

[Philip in reply to whitelace]

Same situation as me really, I was assessed by op and said yes to both, lift and wet room, lol and they said although you need them, I can't have them because where I live,( upstairs) is detrimental to my needs lol, I gogtta move lol or climb the stairs., see what happens.

[whitelace in reply to Philip]

I had a occupational therapist twice they got me a frame for the toilet and a board for the bath , but the landlord will not agree to a wet room or stair lift

[Sootee]

Hi. This may seem facetious but it's not meant to be. I have a downstairs loo as well and I found that the best, safest and easiest way to get down, particularly in the night, is to go down backwards, i.e. Go up and down the same way. I hold on to the handrail to make sure I'm safe. I hope this helps a bit 😀

[bluebell99]

I suggest you keep in regular contact with the council or housing association, ask for help from your local councillor or MP, or even look to swap. Some not for profit housing schemes may also be worth considering.

I think you may need to be more assertive and remind them you have been waiting for five years, be a pest!

Good luck.

[Philip]

With housing association if it is are pretty good for sorting things out as long as you have a doctors letter to confirm your ills. Either that or a jet pack to get you up and down, lol. Best of British.

Philip

[Lynn-Osborne]

If you are still struggling with the stairs I would suggest you talk to the OT again. I'm not sure how long ago they saw you. If things have deteriorated, you may want to ask for a copy of their assessment to take to the council, along with you GP letter as supporting information highlighting your need to move.

Also, you can request a needs assessment from Adult services. This is potentially is having a detrimental affect on your wellbeing and putting you at risk.

Sadly, it may be suggested you have a commode downstairs but you will need someone to empty it for you ( carers). Again, the support of a social worker may help in such circumstances.

I hope that helps

[whitelace in reply to Lynn-Osborne]

I Spend most of my time upstairs if could I d have a commode but I ve no room for 1 either way I am just so depressed I ve been like this months it not nice

[Hidden]

Hi Whitelace,

I guess you are already on some kind of waiting list for a property, but I wonder if you've actually been assessed for need as an urgent priority, because five years really is an awfully long time to be waiting, if you already have. It doesn't instantly give you a property, but whenever you are bidding for one, you will be 'bumped' up the list of eligible applicants.

Sadly though, social housing bungalows are in very short supply in most areas, and those there are, are often occupied by older, long term tenants who are literally going to be there until they die.

I think your best bet is to chase this up with your local council and ask what evidence they need to see to make you a priority.

But also, be realistic about the prospect of specifically getting a bungalow and consider accepting any other social housing which might be offered, such as an apartment which may be more plentiful.

[Midori]

I'm so sorry you are in this predicament. I have a similar problem, but I own my home fortunately. I have recently been offered a private bungalow, already adapted, but it means me moving about 250 miles!

[whitelace in reply to Midori]

So sorry to hear but surely there are bungalows for sale close to you that would be better for you I need to be close to where I live because I get help with things from my 2 daughters

[Midori in reply to whitelace]

I'm afraid there isn't a snowball's chance in a supernova that I could afford a bungalow in Hampshire. My family can come visit me!

[whitelace in reply to Midori]

Shame that's the problem I have my family are very close by at the moment

[Bogangles]

Hi Whitelace. You haven't said but I assume you are renting from a private landlord. If you could rent from a housing association that would give you access to all council & housing association properties that in turn would provide you with the means to exchange. Bungalows are thin on the ground both in the private and council sector. Perhaps a ground floor flat would help?

[whitelace in reply to Bogangles]

I Ve looks but no Associations in my area that rent bungalows I ve tried every think I can . that's what is making so depressed I Love to be in garden even if it just sitting enjoying been out doors , But been in a flat would make me worse unless it was suitable with a enclosed garden.

[katieoxo60]

Sorry to say Whitelace but bungalows are often only given to those in wheelchairs. As a tenant the landlord is obliged to make reasonable adjustments to the property, which in my opinion could be a stairlift or a move to a groundfloor flat at least. It is to do with the disability Act . However I beleive if you have an accessment of needs done by social services and you need a stairlift or changed accommodation then the council can help the landlord to meet this obligation. I would suggest you contact your local Citizens Advice Group about this housing matter as five years is a long time to wait. Good Luck with a speedy conclusion to your problem.