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Housing

Chimes

Hi everyone, I wrote on here before about housing a while ago but didn't go anywhere with that so writing again.

I'm 29 and have aspergers, ocd, depression and anxiety. I want to live more independently but don't work due to my conditions and get esa and pip benefits. I currently live with my mum who is my carer as well and I know she can't look after me forever but I have know idea where to go about housing but was wondering if I qualify for housing benefits?

I live in Portsmouth if that helps.

Would be great to read more info about how I go about living more independently in my own place.

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  • I’m currently looking for somewhere to live.

    with you receiving pip. Your local council will house you in a priority banding. It will be a property that suits your needs.

    there is also supported living.. independent but still have staff working there. 

    you will probably need a care assessment act off the social services too so they can see the level of support you’ll need. 

  • in reply to Stephen

    Yeah was looking at supported living as well. Just worried if i get a care assessment they will think i'm fine where i am and worried that my benefits will get affected as well cause they might think if i want to live by myself that i can do loads of things that i can't.

  • in reply to Chimes

    Your benefits should be ok hopefully... These people are professionals so in theory they should see how capable you are and what you can handle and do. 

    Supported living looks like a good way forward. I also looked at moving out but I don't think I could cope on my own and even if I could it's so expensive I don't think I could afford it! Jobless now so won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

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  • in reply to Chimes

    Your benefits should be ok hopefully... These people are professionals so in theory they should see how capable you are and what you can handle and do. 

    Supported living looks like a good way forward. I also looked at moving out but I don't think I could cope on my own and even if I could it's so expensive I don't think I could afford it! Jobless now so won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

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