OK, Here goes, 12 weeks and im HOMELESS.... help me on my journey!

[JARM]

Dh has had his final discharge date from the army... 5th August.

We have also now had the Notice To Vacate, also for the 5th August (what happened to the 28days grace?!)

So, Im sat here, paperwork mounting around me and not a clue where to start.

We are on 1 council housing list, and have been since July last year.

We have applied to MOD Nomination scheme which uses Housing Associations and they have our application but want a copy of the Notice To Vacate, so need to get a copy off to them.

I also have a list of housing association phone numbers, no other details.... what do i say when i phone them?

Anyone who can offer advice to a stressed out wife, mother to 2 toddlers and pregnant again, i will love you forever!

oh JARM hugs to you...firstly phone the other housing associations and just explain the situation. Tell them how you need to be prioritised if possible for a house due to the children. Depending on the HA some may suggest they can put you up ina hostel with girls but not DH[crap I know but its how some work]. Try to get your name on as many as possible HA lists but also look at private rents who take the housing cheques[not sure what the total is now but it used to be £70 per week allowance if you had one child so would assume it has gone up]

Ask to make an appointment with a Housing Officer - most councils have them, or associations.

I'd start phoning now.

Does your DH have a job sorted out yet? If so, have you looked at private landlords?

don't forget to talk to the royal legion as well - they're fabby apparently for things when you come out of the forces, one lady was on GMTV the one time and they really helped her out - might be something might be nothing it's worth the call.

tell the HA people your situation, you need to be hosued as DH is being MD'ed form the army your date is X you'd like a house on the friday before (no good waiting till the monday) etc.

failing that how about private renting with people who accept dss? - not sure how that works out.

JARM, no real advice to add other than the things that have already been posted, oh and maybe SAAFA could help, are you staying local to where DH was based? Lots of hugs, my DH left the Army (RE) four years ago and it is a really stressful time, he was lucky as he was married unaccompnied so just moved in with me when he left.

snuggle - they're going about 18 miles away to be closer to her dads - not close enough for mil. help with the removals either so they'll have to move theirselves ontop.

Oops meant SAFFA of course, what about the families liason officer, are they any good?

Ex forces are a priority. I think a trip to the CAB to explain things would ease your mind. You virtually go to the top of the list once there are discharge papers.