Council Housing and wellbeing.

okay then, you need to weigh up are you safe in your home? is there a space that you have that you can have boundaries with for example that your room is your own and no one barges into it? can you make your own room into a sort of bedsit for yourself and make your own meals and take them in your room? giving you a chance to save money for a home

Hello. It's so important to have someone to talk to about what you're going through. have you considered reaching out to MIND? They may be able to help you cope with your anxiety and depression while you are waiting for a council flat. Prioritise your mental health above all things because, no matter where you live, your mind always goes with you. If your mental health isn't in a good place, no flat or house will ever feel like the right fit. Here's a link to Caerphilly MIND. http://www.caerphillymind.co.uk

I never called the police on my dad.

Thank you, I will talk to them. I will reread your message a couple of times to asborb everything in. Its a lot to take in.

If you are experiencing verbal abuse and are scared of your father then you should put that down on the housing application forms, have you ever had to call the police on him for example. or can you list times that you felt scared for example. It is important that you be truthful and tell them truthful events as they can investigate to see if you are truthful. You obviously need a safe home. 

You can also try other areas, that you like but you would be at the bottom of the list in such areas if you do not have a connection to that area, connections being family or work.

If you have family elsewhere in the country then you can apply for their council areas too. as it means you have a family connection for example lets pretend you live in London but you have a family member in Edinburgh and one in York, that means that you can apply for council and housing associations in both areas, you would have to provide their addresses so that they can check out that you are telling them the truth. 

Also! your social worker might be misinformed, as you "not being a priority" is age discrimination. Perhaps the social worker is not versed up on the current way in which council and housing associations work. 

No, just ask your doctor to provide you with a letter to state that you are vulnerable and why you need a home. You can say that not having a safe home makes you self harm and that you need a home for your safety. However, in your case I would highly recommend searching for autistic care home or disabled support. Phone the NAS to ask if they can point you in the right direction for autistic housing. Due to the amount of conditions you have  like depression, self harm etc you sound like you will need supported housing. 

Living on ones is tough, and not easy at all. You might find that you get bad neigbours who might bully or belittle you so be careful when looking for a home. The outside world can be tough. 

Would this be long term rent?

Should I mention I self harm due to depression?

You should apply to every housing association in your area just now. 

Yes a hostel or temporary accommodation if you become homeless before a property becomes available for you. council and housing association homes are rare to be offered nowadays. Perhaps a studio flat private let might do. Make sure to save money for unexpected times that could arise in the future. And I would recommend looking into sheltered housing for autistic people

I'm not getting kicked out yet but my parents are ageing and will sell the house when they are no longer here.

I was told by someone that they had given a letter that they are kicking there daughter out to the government. It was to get the ball rolling but she had to go into a hostel for a short time but is not an option for me as he said the hostel was a horrible place.

Would I have to go into hostel if they did that or is it different for everyone?

If you are no longer welcome in the household and that you no longer have a home but a time frame to leave say 6 weeks then you can tell them how long you have until you have to leave. 

Ok I need to look Into it with my support worker, just hope he takes it seriously.

Edit: ok he just let me know, it can indeed happen. Will look further into it. 

Anything else I can do please let me know

Thank you!

If you can provide them with a doctors letter stating you need a home