We Need More Accessible Housing

We are seeing unprecedented demand for housing support as we know so many are being discharged to inaccessible housing or even to travelodges across the country, in a few cases for months, until accessible housing is found.

This blog below is written by Emma Joy-Staines from Steel Bones and Emma is offering some advice from their Housing expert as well as offering useful resources for those who might be looking for information.

At Steel Bones, we have a Housing expert who is always keen to help provide you with the advocacy you deserve to find the right accomdation.  Unfortunately, we cannot wave a magic wand and create houses immiedately but we can provide the back up to ensure services move as swiftly as possible.

Here’s some top tips when dealing with Housing crisis:

1. Know you are not alone

2. Don’t give up

3. Keep chasing your housing officer, put as much in writing as possible, that way you can keep a clear record of things

4. Reach out for help early, don’t ignore it – soemtimes it is too late for us to be able to do anything but with help as soon as things start to happen we can do our best.

5. Contact your local MPs and Councillors!

6. Ask your Doctor/Consultant to write a letter detailing the impact it is having on you so you can add that to your application

We have helped many families with emails to their MPs, Councillors and 8/10 have a quick resolution. This really depends on how good they are, but you never know until you try, so get in touch with us if you would like us to try this.

Check out these links for further support:

Housing Ombudsman Service - Organisations that can provide support and assistance

Mind - Support for housing and mental health

Citizens Advice - Info on housing applications for council housing or housing associations homes, council tax, repairs and housing condition if you’re renting and more

Shelter - Emergency helpline, online housing advice, webchat and more

Blog by Steel Bones