Move to Social Housing / ? private rental Ground floor

GalaxyA12
GalaxyA12 Member Posts: 73
in Living with arthritis

I live up 6 concrete flights of lonely stairs No lift ex local authority now owned. I am on top third floor. My GP has said i must apply now for a ground floor eg social housing property.My skeletal and osteo plus rapid deteriorating visual sight loss mean i have to act rapidly and due huge social housing wait lists. Any experiences advice members some social housing with manager seem as costly as a private rental.I am full on researching and also have a dog. Thanks

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  • Cimca
    Cimca Member Posts: 33

    Hi GalaxyA12

    I don't know how old you are but if over 50/55 onwards there are options from housing associations. If you search for over whatever age online it should give you some options. Good luck

  • Jona
    Jona Member Posts: 406

    Hi @GalaxyA12 ,

    Im sorry to hear your struggling so much, have you thought to contact your local MP they can help as can social services a letter from your gp can also help there are schemes like sheltered accommodation for the over 55s Im actually moving myself in 3 weeks to a property that’s better for my needs and near my family but it has taken me 3 years to get here I won’t lie it has been a struggle you can register on my home choice with your local council I don’t know if it’s called that in your area but they all seem to follow suit

    good luck and take care

    love Jona

  • GalaxyA12
    GalaxyA12 Member Posts: 73

    Thankyou members regarding my recent post Move to social housing (Ground floor or lift) your comments were really helpful. Galaxy A12

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