I really need some housing advice, please help

homeisthecalm

Hello,

I have been living with my (now ex) partner for around 18 months, yet I can no longer live with him due to verbal abuse. This is somewhat more dangerous since I'm currently 4 weeks pregnant. I am 17 (18 in September), I suffer with Psychosis and because of this, my Mum is refusing to allow me to live in the family home, through fear of small children living there seeing what I go through. She is adamant about this, as lovely as she is.

My Grandmother has agreed to have me for a week max, and I have now been there two days so time is ticking. Monday I will have to find something, anything.

Will I be housed fairly quickly or will they class me as already having a roof over my head? Will social services get involved? It is to my understanding that they will because I'm technically still classed as a Young Person in need, and they could well be involved until I reach 21, yet if I wasn't just shy of my 18th, they wouldn't get involved?

My main issue is I am not down as living with my partner (I do not work anymore and he owns the property), but will I get into trouble for this? Will he?

These have been an extremely confusing few years and I'm trying my best to stay afloat, yet feel as if I'm now sinking completely

Bananas123

hello,

i would speak to (ring) or arrange an appointment with your local citizens advise,

also you can contact your council for advise < you need to speak to your local housing authority i think.

there should be details / information (help) HOPEFULLY on your (you need to find it based on your location) councils website on about how to start off the process of getting a home.

sorry, just posting info in the mean time, i don't know specifics (hopefully other people will add)

good luck.

[Deleted User]

You would be very lucky to get any help from childrens services if you are almost 18. The requirement to help until 21 only applies to those that have been looked after for 13 weeks or more from the age of 14 to 16 so you have missed that.

Contact shelter who can help you with accomodation options.

electic

Hi there

I'm sorry you're going through all this. Assuming you are not subject to immigration control, you should apply to your local council as homeless. I believe the council have to assess you if you will be homeless within 28 days.

I'd definitely contact the Shelter helpline about this asap, as they can explain in more detail. Councils often try to fob people off by saying they're not entitled to help, which is why it's so important you know your rights. See http://m.england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/homelessness/help_from_the_council_when_homeless.

Make sure Shelter and the council are aware of your health, pregnancy and domestic abuse, as these things are important.

I wish you all the best, and hope you get the help that you need.

Topcat1982

homeisthecalm wrote: »

My main issue is I am not down as living with my partner (I do not work anymore and he owns the property), but will I get into trouble for this? Will he?

What does this mean? That you've been claiming income related benefits as a single person? Yes you will be in trouble if they find out but that's a different issue.

Tell the council you are pregnant and you'll be homeless in 5 days and they should help you.

thorsoak

So that we can best advise you, can you make some things clear please?

1. Are you suffering from psychosis, or is it your mum that suffers? If you, do you have a mental health nurse/support worker?

2. Is your abusive ex-partner the father of the baby you are expecting?

3. As you are under 18, are you officially still in education? If so, have you spoken to your tutor/pastoral service?

4. Have you asked for help from the Council/any authority?

5. Are you in England or Scotland?

Caroline_a

Link for info to previous identical thread title here

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