Housing Situation

Hello,

I'm at my witts end over my housing situation! I've got autism/aspergers, anxiety, depression and gilberts syndrome.

My current housing situation isn't friendly for my conditions. There are allot of issues with noise from the neighbours where they deliberately create noise for me, i.e. repeatedly slamming their front door and jumping up and down on their floors and i'm very sensative to it. I've complained on SO MANY occasions to the local council and my landlord (housing association) Hyde Housing and they've done nothing but show disregard to the matter other than to say it's general living noise i'm hearing even after supplying audio recordings they still don't do anything to help/support me. It's now lead to the point i've recieved threats of violence from the neighbours and they make up lies about me, I reported it to my landlord Hyde Housing and again they've shown no understanding or concerns as all they're determined to do is talk to the neighbours not taking into account my vulnerability and fears of being in the property. I've told them I don't want to be in the property and that I don't feel safe. I've even reported the noise issues and threats to the police and they're reluctant to help me! I've applied to join other councils housing register explaining my situation and everything that has occurred and they're not giving me priority for my needs or showing any understanding/concern. I've currently been sleeping on a family members sofa which isn't the ideal solution as they're unable to use the living room and it's very uncomfortable for me especially when I want my independence. I've gone to my doctor who has given me a letter saying that I need to be rehoused urgently due to my mental health and i've provided the letter to Hyde Housing and councils and again the letter doesn't mean anything to them, Hyde Housing don't want to rehouse me and the councils have me on low banding meaning when I bid on properties I think may be suitable to my needs, i'm finishing below loads of people resulting in me having to stay on a sofa for longer. I don't know what more to do.

[Shue Community friend]

Hi, what a horrible situation to be in, sofas are not the comfiest. Have you considered renting privately? I'm not sure of your financial situation but you get to choose the area and may prove more suitable. There is sheltered accomodation and supported living too( you don't specify if you are already in any type of sheltered / supported housing) they are normally much quiter areas with people who require nice, safe, environments to live in and different levels of support, some hardly any and others a lot more. There are options for you, do you have a social worker at all? They can be helpful in such situations. You could give the Mencap helpline a call I'm sure they would be more informed than me regarding your problem. Let us know how you get on. Best wishes.

[Steven50]

I would stay with friends, speak to your doctor, to get u moved ASAP. Try coming to Suffolk. Speak with the BBC Radio, must be someone at your local radio station. BBC radio Suffolk are very good. You must get support in your new home. Take it the the news, TV.

Yours sincerely

Mr Steven keevil

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello there. I agree with @Shue this is a horrible situation to be in. Please do give Mencap's helpline a call on 0808 808 1111. It is free and confidential, and the advisors on there will be able to talk to you in detail and help you find support locally. Please let us know how you get on. Best wishes. Sarah