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How to access housing help for adult DC?

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MerylStreep Fri 06-Oct-23 07:55:21

Bobblesack
I was involved in a small way with a similar situation some months ago. My friends daughter and family were evicted on the grounds.
Long story short the council told my my friend that she had to evict them. I took them to the council where lovey lady explained that all the while they are living with family the council won’t act.
The only place was a cockroach infested hostel. The council explained that you will have more chance of a property living in a hostel ( the couple have a child of 9 months)

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growstuff Fri 06-Oct-23 07:52:51

My council has a 3 years residency rule, so that's not surprising.

In addition to the above, try Citizens Advice.

Good luck to you all!

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NotSpaghetti Fri 06-Oct-23 07:42:52

Adult Social care may help?
They may at least have access to a rent deposit scheme.
Could you check out the Vicar's Relief Fund.

I would also call the charities that work with their particular disabilities and local housing associations who may have their own schemes.

I'm surprised the council are saying 2 years residency - did they approach them before or after eviction? That may make a difference.

Can you go back to the council for suggestions?

What a mess.

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Bobblesack Fri 06-Oct-23 07:35:49

DS and partner, both disabled and in their 30s, have become homeless after their private landlord evicted them to sell the house.
Both on benefits, no deposit or guarantor, and no private landlord will consider them as tenants.
Local council won't help as they didn't live in the area for 2 years.
We can't see them on the streets, and all their "friends" suddenly and miraculously are not able to take them in. So they are now staying with me and DH, we cannot afford to support them and we don't get on. After 2 weeks life is hell and we can't see any way ahead.
You may think there are plenty of 'support agencies' and charities to help, but all say they are not eligible, don't qualify or that they are at capacity at the moment.
The stress is making us ill. Can anyone suggest where we might turn?

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