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how do i convince tha Doc

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tiffini · 06/05/2005 22:19

I currently live in a first floor 2 bedroomed flat with 3 children.

We have been on the waiting list with our local housing assosiation for a move for 2 years.

We have tried everything to increase our chances of a move, but they continue to fob us off.

Our only hope now, would be if i was diagnosed with depression, except i dont thing i am depressed although it does get me down.

I tried to tell the Doc i was depressed once, and he said i may have an under active thyroid, so i had to be tested.

It turns out i did have an under active thyroid, so the Doc left it at that and did'nt look into depression.

This rearly is my only hope of ever getting a move, my problem is i am a terrible liar, so i dont know how to convince the Doc i am depressed.

Any one have any ideas???

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tiffini · 07/05/2005 14:19

nutcracker, sorry just got home from shopping, my DS is 4 and is aggressive towards the twins 17months, HE is currently undergoing assessment as they suspect he has autism, as soon as my back is turned he will push or pull one of them. so there is just no way he can share a room with them.

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tiffini · 07/05/2005 14:20

Hi AAA, Did you get much sleep last night?

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almostanangel · 07/05/2005 17:59

lol tiff woke up at 6/30 so no

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tiffini · 07/05/2005 18:48

same here, but i expect i'll be up to all hours again tonight, when i should rearly get an early night. i just cant get a thing done since i found this site, i used to love my nights in front of the TV, now i keep missing things i rearly want to watch

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almostanangel · 07/05/2005 18:51

thats ok with me i dont watch any tv ,,exept maybe blinking time team if dh watching or so raven if the girls watching,

Miaou · 09/05/2005 14:35

Hi tiffini, just mentioned this to my dh (filling out our housing benefit forms atm and it reminded me of your situation!). Dh used to work for the CAB and said it is really worth getting in touch with them - they have specially trained housing officers, part of whose role is to help people in exactly your situation.

Given your fairly desperate circumstances, I would say it is definitely worth a go.

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tiffini · 10/05/2005 13:01

thanks Miaou, i will give that a try.

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tiffini · 11/05/2005 18:31

OMG, there is a house empty, the same house i asked for 18 months ago, it is perfect and in the perfect place, i am in need of a brilliant plan to try and get this house, what am i going to do.
If i threataned them with the local press, do you think i would have more chance, or do you think it could make matters worse.
I need a miricle.

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nutcracker · 11/05/2005 18:37

Has your h.v written stating your concerns about your son and his siblings ???

If not i think that would really help your case.

Ring up and ask where abouts you are on the list before you ask about the house. If you do it the other way around they will lie and say 'well you are not high enough on the list anyway'.
Then ask about the house. If they say it has already been allocated then ask why it hasn't been given to you, and whatever their response tell them that you wish to make a formal complaint and then take it from there.
If they say that cannot tell you what is happeneing with it then tell them you will ring back in 24 hours and will expect to be told the position on the house and again if they don't tell you say you are going to make a formal complaint.

You need to become a nusiance to them now, then they won't forget who you are and what you are waiting for.

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tiffini · 11/05/2005 18:44

My HV has written 2 letters so far, and they refuse still to give me extra points.
That is a good idea about asking where we are on list, thanks we have asked on other occasions and are told we are 2nd on the shortlist everytime witch sounds good but we have asked for several houses in the past and been kicked in the teeth.

The house has been empty a week so im'e told, so whatever we do we have to be very quick about it.

thanks for the advise nutcracker.

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SoupDragon · 11/05/2005 19:06

Go to your GP and burst into tears.

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tiffini · 11/05/2005 19:08

My MIL keeps telling mr to do that, but i physically cant do it

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SoupDragon · 11/05/2005 19:13

I'm sure you could if you put your mind to it - doesn't thinking of the house make you cry?

mummyof2 · 11/05/2005 19:14

I waited 5 years for my house there were four of us in a one bedroom flat i got points for everything even being on benefits! I did get medical points as it got even harder living there after my second child was born didnt really have depression though. Persistance is def a good thing.Finally got my house 2 months ago good luck youll get there eventually!

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tiffini · 17/05/2005 20:56

Wenr to see GP today, and have at last been put on ADs, so hopefully will get more points, it will take 3 weeks to be processed.

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Sunny1706 · 29/01/2025 13:50

Hi ,
This post was long time ago .
Did your situation ever change

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