Supported housing for disabled people

Former Member

I really want to move out, really can't stand living here any more. (My senses are causing major issues for me and with 2 dogs, it is so bloody noisy here, which is starting to get painful)

There is no way I could manage by myself; as I need quite a bit of personal care.

Where would I find information on support housing for disabled people living in Plymouth, please? Google only throws up results about supported living for older people, something about housing for wheelchair users and people with learning disabilities. Yes, I am being tested for learning / developmental disorders; but also have a load of physical disabilities which may make living in supported housing for people with learning disabilities hard.

Former Member

Local council's housing option's office should be able to help.

Former Member

What about contacting the RNIB and such people as well?

Former Member

Hey there Melian,

Sorry to hear about your current living conditions; it must be uncomfortable at times.

RandomGirl and Miss_Riot have already made 2 great suggestions. Here is some more information;

1. Plymouth Council - housing options - http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homelessnessandallocations
There is a list of options here. In particular you may like to read the section called 'Sheltered housing'.

You can also visit the Council at

Housing Advice
Midland House
Notte Street
Plymouth PL1 2EJ

Here you can get

advice, be assessed for housing needs, make enquiries about accommodation and allocations and be signposted to other agencies in the city in the private and charitable sector.

2. RNIB - support blind and partially sighted people - http://www.rnib.org.uk/LIVINGWITHSIGHTLOSS/Pages/sight_loss.aspx
They have a helpline - 0303 123 9999
They can help in many ways; providing information, tools to help your everyday life and support.

3. You may like to have a look at these DirectGov pages about moving house if you are disabled - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/HomeAndHousingOptions/YourHome/DG_10039672
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/HomeAndHousingOptions/YourHome/DG_10018283
They have a few grants that you could be eligible for. For example grants to help make changes to your new home to make it more suitable for you.

4. Finally, you may like to read Real Life story about renting with a disability - http://www.thesite.org/community/reallife/truestories/rentingwithadisability
It has a link to Scope at the bottom; the disability charity who offer free, impartial and expert information, advice and support to disabled people and their families: They have a freephone helpline 0808 800 33 33. You may also like to look around their website for more information about their services and campaigns.

I hope this helps and good luck with the house hunt.

Former Member

Thank you.

I have spoken to the council who are useless. I've been told I have to bid on properties. I don't want that - I need supported housing.

Former Member

Do you actually need supported housing? Or do you just need supported living? Which might be provided in supported housing or by carer support when you're living elsewhere?

Former Member

Scary Monster wrote: »

Do you actually need supported housing? Or do you just need supported living? Which might be provided in supported housing or by carer support when you're living elsewhere?

I am not sure at all. All I know is that I need to get out of here. Really getting fed up now.

Former Member

So have you considered doing what the council suggest and bidding on places?

Former Member

Have you also contacted social services? It might be best to bid and see if you can get a support worker/care worker through them...

Former Member

Thanks. I've had nothing but problems with social services. First of all, they refused to help me and then when I put a complaint in, only gave me the minimum I needed.

Former Member

Time to get an advocate then...

Former Member

Hate to break it to you - but if you can't get social services or the coucil to deem you necessary of support then you're going to be somewhat stuck.

Have you ever considered that you may not be eligible for long term support and instead it's a case of needing to learn some life skills?