council housing

[look_divine]

finally today got into see a housing officer, what a nasty woman she was, anyway im 50th on the list for the area i live, dont get any points for the conditions im living in, so im on 0 points and a long list
oh well got to think of something to do now

[Viki.W]

Oh LD, I'm sorry, I don't know how it all works but hopefully you will get something soon. Is there a family member that you and the children could stay with temporarily?

[tori]

Oh,thats awful look divine.It seems so unfair,i really do feel for you..hope you can manage to sort something out.take care.x

[Wizzard]

Mebbe time to speak to your local councillor LD. They are there to help you in these situations. Points systems only work for the now; in your case you are looking to a future. If you become homeless through no fault of your own i.e. breakdown in marital home then they have to find you something which will get your foot on the ladder. Your Councillor may be able to expedite things in your favour. Time to start fighting methinks. Good luck xx

[freelili]

Thats dreadful you must be feeling pretty awful. I hope you can get someone to help fight your corner for you, it sure seems that you need it. Its a shame when we are faced with such problems and alone the systems cant bend. Its too bad that they just let people and children suffer in intollerable conditions until they become affected themselves, if only the system could think outside the box.

Feeling bad for you and hope someone with compassion can take the case on for you.

Good luck.

[look_divine]

its the points system it goees on the number fo bedrooms etc if there is enough for everyone then you are not in need!!
yeah right im sharing a single bed with a 5yr old, then again i could share a single bed with the 16yr old and get jail
actually jail seems pretty promising LOL

[look_divine]

on a serious note, the lady was basically not interested could tell by her mannerisms and speech, she did say i "i see hundreds like you all the time" i was like no im sorry you dont im me and my kids are them you cannot put me in same position as hundreds you see everyday
states on the housing form if you suffer any domestic abuse which also includes, verbal, mental or threatening behaviour you get points, also my mum picks my 5yr old up from school while im at work and has her till i get home at 9pm, no community connections points there either
cant work it out

[freelili]

I think you need another agency working for you. Councillors do help, you need help now, verbally telling them what the problem is never seems to work. I would try anyone willing to listen including social services, your 5 year old needs to be in bed much ealier than she is, right?

I will keep hoping and praying you get some help from someone very soon.

Good luck, LD, thinking of you.

[look_divine]

yes i know freelili but its getting the dozy gits to listen to you, niece happens to be a social worker and she is sending a letter stating all thats happening and that i need to be in the area as my mum picks the little one up etc
she needs to be in bed at least for 7pm mum wont come round here when hes in as you might well expect
so letter being drawn up on monday as shes out of office dealing with an adoption case this week
ill keep you posted freelili
thanks for being here for me
XXX

[look_divine]

as for the councillor do you contact your local councillor?
also im thinking of going to drs with stress, its not lying i am stressed and im not eating to good or sleeping
might hog me up the ladder a little as they say

[freelili]

I would imagine so, your local concillor would write on your behalf. I dont know about doctors as all mine were very aware but it was the various disablitiy help lines that finally won through for me, plus the ombudsman... long story to be honest.

Anyhow, going to the doctors might help you in your stressful situation LD, it certainly wont do any harm. If youre really stressed and cannot stand living in the situation, try the womens refuge centre, they certainly will understand and will help I am sure.

Good luck.

[look_divine]

i have just emailed my local village councillor, told her the situtation and all about the less than helpful meeting i had today, and asked her if she knew why i didnt get points for certian issues
ill keep ya posted xxxx

[freelili]

Good luck, keep hanging in there, I know its not easy.

Thinking of ya.

[Viki.W]

Good for you LD, really hope you get this all sorted. Let us know how you get on and hang in there. X

[look_divine]

i will thanks
XXX