Is the local authority obliged to house us in suitable accomadation?

[misdee]

Peter came home for a visit today. We have discovered that him coming home isnt really an option due to the design/space issues here. There isnt enough room to turn the LVAD in the bedrooms, bathroom or halls. he can just about turn round in the living room and kitchen. we dont have room for a special chair in the living room, dont have room in the bath room for all his and dd2 adaptions (they both need rails at different heights), dd2 needs her own room ebcause of her sleep issues, her OT has said she will help with application for extension/house move when dd2 get a diagnosis(no idea when that will be). Peter needs his own room for his hospital bed, and equipment. Ideally we need a 3/4 bedroom place with seperate downstairs room for Peter, and downstairs loo/bathroom. I know of only one property suitable in the area (mieows) and I am not sure the council will agree to us moving as Peters situation is tempory.

anyone?

oh misdee i so sorry. dont know about the council what about ringing housing officer.

what sort of property do you have at the mo misdee. When I worked with a district nurse most patients moved themselves downstairs into the living area but I guess with children this is not practical.
You need to speak with social services/district nurse/housing officer/OT and anyone else who can shout your corner for you.

we already in a small bungalow.

Misdee are you currently in local authority housing? if so could you perhaps contact your local housing association instead? They often have bigger properties available as new developments are now obliged to make some provision for housing associations. I don't have much knowledge of how they work, but i did have an aunt who wasn't eligible for a council house but got a housing association one instead.

No sure if this helps?

I am suprised the Ot hasnt made a referral yet

and you dont need a dx to get extension built etc.
as we were going to get one for ds2 and he has no dx but we have been offered a house that has been adapted
and will be moving in a few weeks.

but if i move peter into the louge then there is no roomfor a family room anwhere else. he can only lie in a certain position due to the VAD so it limits where we can site the bed.

just spoken to his SW at the hospital, she agrees to being contacted about housing.

dd2 doesnt have rails yet, just bath step and seat, which are bulky and get in the way of peters VAD. he has a toilet seat raiser thing.

you need to contact your Housing officer regarding a transfer, you need doctors recomendation letters and the OT recomendation. your council will refer you to Housing associations but make sure you aks them to do this.

i'm not sure how successful you will be considering his position isn't permanent. i think it depends on how long you will have to be inconvenienced - if its likely to be years then go for it.

if you realy really want a move see what Housing says - if your not happy, write to your councillor - local elections coming up - they love this shit - housing associations and councils always get a rocket up their arse when other people get involved.

if that doesnt work phone the local newspaper. write to your MP.

it cud be years, it could be weeks. just dont know really.

right will get the forms filled in fully over the weekend and drop them in monday. dont mind HA, if the palce is suitable that all that matters. like i said on another thread, i;d move across the country if needed to get something suitable.

we already have a council home.

i really cant see how this has been built for wheelchair users, there is no turning circles.

i think then you should also get a disability organisation involved - maybe someone on the special needs threads can help?

there are certain specs for wheelchairs and a letter from a disbility org - stating these and the failing in your home will add to the evidence.

if there are other medical issues - as there are - there must be other organisations charities - that would gladly help your situation, write letters on your behalf, give you other numbers and contacts and infomration.

Peters doctors have said once we get back on the housing list, then they will write a letter for us as well