So I’ve no idea how my local authority works, I’ve just moved here. Anyways I was assaulted not long after I moved here (long story that I’d rather not discuss). I have many services involved for myself and children due to the nature of the assault. Now I’ve looked at a housing application because I’m paying over 200.00 extra in rent a month, the private housing market is shocking at the moment and have questioned due to the man who assaulted me living near me and being a risk. So many have deemed it a risk of domestic abuse would I qualify for housing help. I obviously want to move due to feeling unsafe but I’m stuck in a tenancy agreement until March. I dread moving again but I just cannot stay here and also the cost of the extra rent is really getting to me. I had to pay 280.00 extra last month just to change the date my rent is paid by a week (to fall in line with universal credit payment date). I know it may not seem like a lot but I’m receiving a very low amount as it is so it’s left me looking at food banks because of this.