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WHY MUST THE ELDERLY HAVE TO BID FOR A HOME

by smky57 7 months ago in Bilton Grange
Last updated 4 months ago.

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My mother and father in law, have lived in there council house on the Bilton Grange Estate for over 57yrs brought up 9 children and have been good residents, now they have reached the age of 77yrs & 80yrs and suffering with ill health have decided that they really need a 2 bedroom bungalow, when we started to look into it for them, I was amazed to find out just how hard its gonna be for them, had to fill a homesearch form and told they would have to bid for one, I would have thought they should be an easier way for them to get a bungalow, there 3 bedroom house would really benefit from a family, my inlaws struggle everyday, my father in law has to crawl upstairs to reach the toilet and I think its disgusting at there time of life, things should be made easier for them, as anyone out there any ideas how to achieve this.

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  1. GwenMawson Submitted 7 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    Have just read your bit about your mam and dad having to bid for a bungalow. There are 2 near me that have been empty for weeks and so far no-one has got them. Mind you they are only 1 bed but its all wrong. Why should they have to go through all this rigmaroll at their age. It sounds a good job they have got you to help them.

  2. smky57 Submitted 7 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    thanks you for your reply, 1 bedroom is no good as they have slept in sperate bedrooms for over 20yrs this due to there illness but shall keep on trying, no point in asking for councillors help they dont seem to care.

  3. Willow Submitted 7 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    I realy think you need to kick up a fuss. If you just sit back and accsept what the council people fob you off with you will probabley be waiting for ages. Council workers are not like people in private jobs. These council employees have protected jobs for life and the majority of them do not put themselfs out to help anyone. Consider talking to John Prescot, I understand he’s an OK guy.

  4. Briony Submitted 7 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    I know some people in a very similar situation – and I think it is absolutely ridiculous! Willow, it really isn’t as simple as "kicking up a fuss" – there are rules set in place. Good Luck with finding a home for your in-laws, I hope they get the home they need and deserve very soon!

  5. LittleSquishy Submitted 7 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    I think unless you’ve got children or are expecting children the chance of getting a house quite quickly is slim! I moved out last June and was forced to go private rented with a friend (which is alot more rent than we would have to pay with a council house of the same size) because according to the council we didn’t really need a home! I think their system is unfair. I really hope your mother and father in law get a bungalow they’re pleased with soon.

  6. Anne Submitted 7 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    I think its outrageous that your in-laws should have to bid to move house. Perhaps talking to the family doctor and asking for a letter to send to the council and any specialists they need to see regarding their health may help, and visiting John Prescott at his surgery Willow has mentioned. Would sheltered housing perhaps be worth considering. Good luck and hope your in-laws soon have a new home they will be happy in.

  7. jojo Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    yes its not on you shouldnt have to bid especially at there age totally discusting the way they treat the elderly is not on at all they have gone through enough in there early days without this hope they get sorted good luck.

  8. smky57 Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    just to let you know we are still trying to get my inlaws a bungalow, its like banging your head against a brick wall, but will keep trying

  9. kitch Submitted 6 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    i think the problem is a shortage of two bedroomed bungalows .the council built two many one bedroomed ones which no one wants i think i read that they are going to convert the ones with the big walk in storage cupboards into two bedders my sister and her husband were waiting six years for their two bedder and that was with medical priority i wish you good luck in your search

  10. mitzi Submitted 5 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    take them to doctors and ask the doctor to write a letter explaining the problems you perants have it might help get them moved a little faster its called a medical move, You do stand a better chance of winning a bid.

  11. smky57 Submitted 5 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    we have letters from the doctors and we are waiting now for medical proprioty.

  12. smky57 Submitted 4 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    just to let you all know, we have been successful in getting my in-laws a 2 bedroomed bungalow, not from Hull City Council, we bidded 2wks ago for a council one they were 22nd in line for it, anyhow we have been successful with William Sutton Trust, they have only waited 2mths, they are really looking forward to the move now, I must also say William Sutton Trust housing have been very good and considerate.

  13. wedge Submitted 4 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    ring social services up and ask to speak to Carol Clarkson about a chairlift and any other aid you may need, she is part of Hull CC

  14. davidhannant Submitted 4 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    the bidding for council houses is nonsence the staff pull names out of a hat!

  15. wedge Submitted 4 months ago Unsuitable Content? Report it!

    how many men are pregnant who gain a council house? where are all the fathers to these one parent children

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