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Pregnant , homeless

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Mp123900 · 01/06/2022 13:49

sorry if I rant on but need advice
basically 29 weeks pregnant and had to move back to my parents at around 8 weeks pregnant due to a breakdown with my MIL and to protect my sanity.i knew it wouldn’t of been a long term thing anyway moving into my partners was about 8 months as had to move out of my parents due to family troubles and violence which affected my mental health drastically.
i knew moving back I would have no room and no privacy but I had no choice due to being kicked out of my MIL . I have saved a deposit for a private rented house and rent is around £1100 for a 2 bed in my area crazy ! Anyways I’ve been applying for every house that becomes available ( everything is under application )knowing I won’t be able to afford it with bills etc on top but I just need to be out of this place !
not really on the best terms with my “ partner “ anyway and I know he can’t afford to help me out financially as he lives for the weekend .
i applied with my local council and waiting on what they advise - do you think they will help me as I’m seriously struggling but I work full time and earn £1300 a month so doubt they will help
my family just want me out of this house constantly threats to be made homeless I’m literally on a floor and living out of bags I can’t carry on like this I just want a home for me and my baby please give me hope!
there is more I could go into but really don’t want to make a sob story as we all go through our own troubles !

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OldTinHat · 01/06/2022 13:57

Have you gone on any of the benefits calculators to see if you can claim housing benefit or UC?

Kitten2 · 01/06/2022 13:58

Yes, apply to the council as 'homeless' rather than for housing register (council house). They will assess your need and be likely to assist with deposit and guarantor in private rented. And calculate your housing benefit to see if the property is going to be affordable for you.

Kitten2 · 01/06/2022 13:59

However they probably won't take baby in to consideration regarding housing until actually here. So you'll be offered / assisted with getting a studio or 1 bed

Gingermoth · 01/06/2022 14:00

You need to state that you are homeless to the council. Do not say you can stay with family.

AskingforaBaskin · 01/06/2022 14:01

I would go to the council and present as homeless. Inform your parents to state to them you are not allowed home anymore

You will likely be housed in Temp accommodation first but it will get you on the pathway for social housing

Mp123900 · 01/06/2022 14:32

I just really don’t think it will be possible when I have had the baby to work full time with the prices of nursery’s etc so my hours will definitely change.
my friend has gone through a similar situation recently and had to quit her job as they expected her to pay £940 for a room in a ymca a month I can’t see how that is possible!
im going to call the council tomorow when I’m not working and tell them I have nowhere to go as my family said tonight is the last night I can be here I just really want a home for me and my baby in time

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