Unsuitable housing for disabled person

cooper1965 · February 2018

Hi
I am new to this site so please bear with me
I care for my wife who has primary progressive ms
We currently rent privatey.the house we live in is not suitable .my wife cannot get down the steep slope to get in or out of the house and I have to carry her upstairs and the shower is not suitable as 9 inch step.i have applied to bham city council provided all evidence medical etc.Ot have been out (7 months ago)they have condemned the house as unsuitable for a disabled person with a wheelchair
I am currently in limbo with the council as they ha e changed from paper to internet.i have 'e done online application and now waiting any advice appreciated thanks

Han_Solo · February 2018

Hi - you have come to the right place. Get in touch with the Scope Community Online Team as they have specialists in all areas of concern. I hope you get the advice that you and wife need to progress forward. All the best.

cooper1965 · February 2018

Thanks I will

steve51 · February 2018

Hi @cooper1965

It’s great to meet you this morning.

We have got a number of Advisors on our site.

I will pass your post to one of them if that is ok???

Hi @Debbie_Scope

Can you please help me with this one???

Many Thanks.

Please please let me know if I can help you further???

I also have had dealings with “Birmingham Council” in the past!!!!!

Sam_Alumni · February 2018

Hi @cooper1965
We have some information and signposting about housing here.

Shelter

Shelter provides free, confidential advice to people with all kinds of housing problems through online housing information, helpline and face-to-face services.

Habinteg

Habinteg is a housing provider offering and promoting accessible, adaptable and affordable homes.

Ability Housing

Ability Housing Association is a Registered Provider (RP) that specialises in providing people with housing and support services that enable them to live more independent lives.

The Accessible Property Register

The Accessible Property Register specialises in promoting wheelchair accessible and adapted property, and wheelchair access holiday accommodation.

The House Shop

Find, buy, rent or sell accessible homes that have been built, adapted or modified for wheelchair users.

Home Ownership for People with Long-term Disabilities

HOLD is a route into shared ownership for disabled people.

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