just want to make sure I've covered all the bases!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Unless she's over 25 (soon to be over 35) she should be looking at places in shared flats/houses if she needs to be claiming LHA/HB for a while. Unless you live in one of those strange places that has lots of social housing, don't encourage her to think that she'll get her own council flat.

Sorry? Fleeing domestic violence isn't done on the basis of getting a council flat.

IF her medical conditions that her abusive partner has prevented her getting treatment for mean that she is deemed a vulnerable person, the fact that she has been made unintentionally homeless by being forced to escape from an abusive partner, the local authority have a legal duty to assist her under homelessness legislation.


Women's Aid and various housing advice charities can also help the OP with advice and support, as can adult social services.


ETA: Here's a helpful link http://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-violence-articles.asp?section=00010001002200150001&itemid=1004

CH27

Person_one wrote: »

I'd give Women's Aid a ring, they're the experts and they might have some practical advice that none of us would think of.

I was going to say that. WA are excellent.

Mojisola

Abusive, controlling people don't take easily to their victim escaping from them. Advice from WA would be invaluable to make sure she can keep herself safe from him.

Oldernotwiser

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Sorry? Fleeing domestic violence isn't done on the basis of getting a council flat.

Where did I say that?:mad:

I was simply suggesting that the OP needs to encourage this young woman to be realistic in her expectations!

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Where did I say that?:mad:

I was simply suggesting that the OP needs to encourage this young woman to be realistic in her expectations!

Realistic that the council will refuse to meet their legal obligations?

Would have been helpful to post the link I did. That gives the actual position.

Oldernotwiser

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Realistic that the council will refuse to meet their legal obligations?

Would have been helpful to post the link I did. That gives the actual position.

I was a victim of domestic violence when I was younger the idea that you go to the top of the queue for social housing is ridiculous.

Their legal obligation will stop at B&B or a hostel; most people would rather live a normal life in a flat share.

lizimuffin

she is vunerable and the council have agreed to re house her we have just to wait until she gets a property....they have a home options scheme here so fingers crossed but she wants to be close and feel safe so we'll wait until something decent comes along and not put in the first place that comes along. Thanks to all for your help....it is much apprciated x