temporary accommodation a question.

shiningfaery

Hi everyone
Firstly Merry Christmas.

My family is facing eviction in the new year so will be put into temporary accommodation next week. We have been bidding for housing every week but I have never been in this situation before so am feeling very anxious about it.

What is provided in these accommodations? I have asked my case officer but all he said was take your personal items everything else goes into storage. So do I need towels bedding etc hoping you guys here can offer better information than what I have gotten so far.

Thanxs Michaela.

j.e.j.

Sorry to hear that, hope you're soon successful in bidding on a property.

I would think the temp accommodation is a B&B, hence you can't take any furniture with you. I would take cups, and mugs, also books, and your computer, but would ask the B&B if bedding and towels is provided.

shiningfaery

As I have children its a flat/house that's provided not a b&b.

barbarawright

shiningfaery wrote: »

As I have children its a flat/house that's provided not a b&b.

I don't want to depress you, but are you sure of that? Hopefully it's different in Edinburgh from London. There are plenty of families here in B and Bs or single rooms.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

It may be a while before you're housed, so toiletries, clothing, some special toys, school equipment, etc, would be a good idea. You can get cutlery and a couple of pans, mugs, etc, from the pound shop if there aren't any, and cheap fleece blankets could be essential - I would hate to find out there wasn't much in the way of heating there at this time of year, and your own pillows can be comforting.

But there's no definitive setup for emergency or temporary accommodation - a roof over your head is the thing you need most and when housing is in such short supply, getting anything at all is a result.

shiningfaery

Thanx yes I am sure that its not a b&b. I was told definitely a flat/house. I am packing up my belongings and trying to gauge what to take as been told I will be charged to go into the storage unit to remove anything I send there. (The council is storing my furniture) .

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I'd expect it to be almost empty, then. But you'll find that there are many things that you won't miss much: we all have, myself included, way too many things these days. A clear out would help reduce the costs; only pack and store things you would regard as heartbreaking to lose.


I'd add a tin opener, corkscrew/bottle opener, vegetable peeler and a couple of sharp kitchen knives, too.

barbarawright

shiningfaery wrote: »

Thanx yes I am sure that its not a b&b. I was told definitely a flat/house. I am packing up my belongings and trying to gauge what to take as been told I will be charged to go into the storage unit to remove anything I send there. (The council is storing my furniture) .

That's good news.

itsanne

Sorry to hear of your trouble. I know someone who has been in a couple of flats as homeless accommodation in Scotland, though not Edinburgh. The flats were basic but clean. I hope this helps, but it would be worth asking again what exactly will be provided. If you'll have to pay to get things out of storage it would be worth hanging on to things you think you might need.

Things which were provided in both flats were:

Bedding on the bed, including sheet etc (no change)
Cutlery, plates, bowls, cups
Pots and pans
Very limited cooking utensils
Vacuum cleaner
Kitchen bin
Dust pan and brush

Things which were not included:
Sharp knives
Microwave
Towels

Good luck in the move.

shiningfaery

Thank you to everyone who responded, I just wanted to add an update.

we have been moved into a temp flat, although was told if the council have no property available on the day that I would have been placed in a b&b until one did become free.

The flat is fully furnished with the essentials, as listed by itsanne. Not as comfortable as my own stuff but at least we are in our own space and we are secure where we are, my kids have settled and are finding it a bit of an adventure.

Feel a weight has been lifted and now just looking to get things in order this year.

fivetide

Excellent stuff. Fingers crossed for you!