Hi
I just wanted to share the knowledge that I have been told I could face a 15 year wait for a Manchester council . house for me and my autistic child . They have advised me to go private, although landlords are under no obligation to do major adaptations which my son needs. I also face the uncertainty of not having a lifetime home as my son struggles with change. They have refused twice to assess his medical needs, and have admitted the problems I could face by going private, but they say, those who go to work , deserve a council house more than us, reflecting their attitude that a career does not work. What private landlord will allow me to create an autism friendly home which is more complex than it sounds. All my friends are now preparing their homes for adulthood with extensions for sensory area, and wet rooms/walk in shower. However, the council do not think we are deserving of a home. Some of my friends with disabled children, have been in and out of private housing due to landlords selling up. However, the ones who have severely autistic children have the security own either their own home, or council property.. Can't understand why council's don't give a higher banding for families like these, and prioritize working families, who may be able to buy their own property, or shared ownership. These families, often get a council house and then buy it and reduce stock of houses. Priority needs to change as councils regard these families as a priority, when they are the ones who are more able to live in private, as their children will grow and live independently elsewhere, where as a care, my son will always require lifelong one to omegle.club one care
