Social Housing

[Sean0271]

Hi All, a couple of months ago I put a post on saying I'd been offered a council bungalow nearby though it was going to take them months to get it ready for me.

I live in Huddersfield West Yorkshire which is run by Kirklees council regrettably a socialist run regime. A fortnight ago I got a email request from Kirklees Council building services requesting I send them my financial statements. I did this & even though I've less than £16,000 to my name they sent a demand for £7,887.23 the total cost of adaption work being £12,416.00.
if I don't pay it i don't get the bungalow & if I don't return the promise document within 28 days work will not commence.

Put over a barrel by the very people who should be caring.
Have any other people here had a similar experience?

[SueM]

Have you got local authority OT support. There are grants available for adaptations that aren’t always means tested

[Bowler]

Sean0271 you might be able to get some support from the MNDA. Here is a flavour of the type of grants available along with an outline of the criteria.

Worth asking your OT to contact the association benefits team to discuss. There are other potential avenues for grants, again the Association can point you in the right direction.

good luck

MND Support Grant (Care) up to a maximum of £1500 per application. Predominantly equipment or adaptations requiring a professional assessment.
An MND Support Grant (Care) must be accompanied by an assessment from the relevant Health or Social Care Professional. The person receiving the grant will be informed who has provided the funding (Branch or Group/ Support Services /shared).
Examples of funding would be contributions towards:

 Adaptations to property
 Stairlift rental/purchase
 Washer dryer toilet
 Respite care costs
 Riser recliner armchair
Included in support grant limit of up to £3000 in a rolling 12-month period.

Quality of Life (QOL) Grant up to a maximum of £500 per application. Serves to support both the person with MND and the family.
Does not require a professional assessment and enables the person with MND to purchase equipment, services or facilities which help maintain their independence, dignity, comfort, and social connections. Can also be used to contribute to the cost of things which promote the well-being of the person with MND and immediate family.
Examples of funding would be contributions towards:

 Adaptations to the home not requiring an assessment
 Equipment not requiring an assessment e.g., mobility scooters, four wheeled walkers
 Support with essential garden and home maintenance
 Keeping connected e.g., tablets for accessing social media and video calls
 Hobbies and interests
 Special transport
 Accessible/adapted holiday venues
Included in the support grant limit of up to £3000 in a rolling 12-month period.

Carer’s and Young Carer’s Grant up to a maximum of £500 per application per rolling 12 months.
Supports the main unpaid carer (aged 16+) for someone with MND to allow them to take a break from caring duties and/or promote the well-being of the carer or young carer. Where two or more people share the role of main carer, any grant funding will be shared.
Examples of funding would be contributions towards:

 Hobbies and interests
 Keeping connected e.g., tablets for accessing social media and video calls
 Short breaks

Outside of £3000 support grant limit and can be applied for up to 12 months post bereavement.
Children and Young Person’s Grant up to a maximum of £250 per application per rolling 12 months.
Must be 18 or under and residing with a person living with MND or parent/guardian has MND. Examples of funding would be contributions towards:
 Driving lessons
 Hobbies and interests
 Keeping connected e.g., tablets for accessing social media and video calls
 Holiday/school trips
Outside of £3000 support grant limit and can be applied for up to 12 months post bereavement.

[Sean0271]

Thanks, the MND association are providing a bio bidet at my current house so that takes up most of the grant available from them.
I am in touch with my MP & local councillor about this demand.

[shelly21]

Sean were you not told in advance about means tested rules?
we never applied for that very reason that we would be stung with paying for it all.

[Sean0271]

Hi Shelly no all I had were my Mrs team here condemning my house as unadaptable & firing me up the housing waiting lists.

[shelly21]

Well when you speak to your local mp etc I would certainly mention the fact that no one told you in advance re means test.