Advice needed

[Samantha667]

I am a young vulnerable adult with learning difficulties And I’ve got mobility problems.

I’ve been discriminated and badly let down and dismissed by the council. They turned me down for housing. I’ve had no choice but to return to a village that has bad memories. Does anybody have any suggestions as where I should apply to next. I have friends and connections in the London area. thank you for reading.

[Hidden]

Speak to the manager or person in charge - see if you can send email or letter explaining your situation and see if Doctor can help with your case or social worker for adult disability

[Samantha667 in reply to Hidden]

I think a social worker is a excellent idea thank you!! the council might listen then my friend spoke to the manager at the council. ive been finding out things about the council that was interesting.my friend did put a complaint to the counci all they could offer us was £50 compensation

[ulrichburke in reply to Samantha667]

Dear Samantha.

From someone who's been moved on more often than a gypsy over the years, if you can show an area is endangering your health, mental or physical, they'll consider moving you on from it. Me, I was always being burgled and beaten up cos I look different, that's what kept getting me moved. And if the area you want to move TO has family connections, I don't THINK, from what I've read, they can refuse you a shot at it.

If I'm wrong, someone, tell me and I'll apologise to Samantha but I THINK I'm right.

So you've got 2 grounds, your own safety or family location. I don't have any family where I am now, I'm here for my own safety. They kept moving me on 'for my own safety'. This one seems to be working somewhat!

That's all I know for certain - if I AM certain and nobody corrects me - so I don't think it'll help THAT much. But I really do feel for you and am on your side, and am happy to research stuff for you. I'm ulrichburke here, dunno if I'm allowed to put my E_mail so I won't but if I see a note to ulrichburke wanting research doing, I'll do it for you, k?

Yours respectfully

Chris (ulrichburke on site.)

[Samantha667]

Thank you ☺️

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello. thank you for getting in touch.

I am sorry you have had such a difficult time. It sounds as if it might be a good time to have a talk to someone about what has happened, and what options you have now. Mencap's helpline is free and you will be able to talk to a trained advisor. Please give them a call on 0808 808 1111

(or email [e-mail] if you prefer).

Also, do you have any friends or family who could support you with this?

Best wishes

Sarah

[LDHelpline_Mencap]

Hi Samantha,

I hope you are well. I’m an Information and Advice Officer for Mencap and have come across your query regarding your housing, so hopefully I can offer you some useful advice on your situation.

If you think the council have made a wrong decision, you can challenge this and ask for a review. You should have received a letter from the council informing you of their decision – the letter should say how long you have to challenge that decision.

I would advise you check the rules on their website to find out what you need to do. If you can’t find that information, send them an email or ring them to ask how you do this.

You might need to write a letter or an email – the website should tell you this; make sure you give them as much detail as possible about why you think their decision is wrong.

It will help if you have evidence to support your request – this can be something such as a letter from a doctor, or a support worker if you have one. I have put a link below to the Citizens Advice website; this has a lot of information about challenging a housing decision and explains the process to you.

citizensadvice.org.uk/housi...

I would also advise that you contact ‘Shelter’. Shelter are an organisation that offer free housing advice to those who need it. You are able to speak to their helpline and receive expert housing advice.

The telephone number is: 0808 800 4444

They are open 8am – 8pm on weekdays and 9am – 5pm on weekends.

Their website is: england.shelter.org.uk

I would also urge you to have a look through Shelter’s factsheets. They have factsheets on how to complain to the Ombudsman if you are not happy with the potential outcome of the council’s review, as well as information about applying for housing. You can find these here:

england.shelter.org.uk/hous...

I really hope this information is of use to you.

With best wishes,

AI - Information and Advice Officer