Would I be given priority housing if
Would I be given priority housing if I’m experiencing domestic violence and I have a disability? What would they do? I don’t want to go into a refuge, would they put me as urgent for housing?
did you read through the website and contact the charity i gave you in the other thread? what about the other helplines that others gave you? honestly, that will be you best option, if you don't feel comfortable atm contacting your local council and/or the police.
the not-so short answer tho is yes, you will get priority. if you're at risk of domestic violence, you are legally considered homeless whether you stay in your home, a friend's place, or a refuge.
to find your council's allocation policy, go to the council's website on GOV.UK and search for 'housing allocations policy'; then check if you have the right priority by searching the council's allocations policy for 'reasonable preference'.
bear in mind that doesn't mean it won't be quite a wait for permanent housing; there simply isn't enough available in most areas. once you have submitted your homeless application, the local authority will have a time limit of around three months to make a decision on your case, and provide you with suitable accommodation (if you're in england or wales?).
you don't want to stay in a refuge in the meantime, i get that. but check your council's website as emergency temporary accommodation may also include hotels, furnished flats, and bed and breakfasts. you do not have to report the abuse to the police to get temporary accommodation.
if you decide to stay in your home, you can still access support. it may be possible to get an injunction, which is a court order to protect you and your children from the person who abused you. it decides who can stay in the home and who needs to leave. more information is found in the links below.
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/your-rights-and-options/help-with-housing/
https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/information-support/your-rights-practical-information/housing-and-accommodation-options/
if you do not have children, you may want to consider making your homeless/housing application in a smaller city, town or more rural area, where there may be more accommodation available. if you make your application in a big city like london, birmingham or manchester, it is less likely you will be accepted as a ‘priority need’ case. you can also phone the local authority in advance to see whether they are likely to offer a woman with no children temporary accommodation whilst they process the homeless application.
the council may not help further if you reject the permanent accommodation they offer. if it's unsuitable for you, it's best to accept the offer and then get legal advice. has this happened to you in the past?
the not-so short answer tho is yes, you will get priority. if you're at risk of domestic violence, you are legally considered homeless whether you stay in your home, a friend's place, or a refuge.
to find your council's allocation policy, go to the council's website on GOV.UK and search for 'housing allocations policy'; then check if you have the right priority by searching the council's allocations policy for 'reasonable preference'.
bear in mind that doesn't mean it won't be quite a wait for permanent housing; there simply isn't enough available in most areas. once you have submitted your homeless application, the local authority will have a time limit of around three months to make a decision on your case, and provide you with suitable accommodation (if you're in england or wales?).
you don't want to stay in a refuge in the meantime, i get that. but check your council's website as emergency temporary accommodation may also include hotels, furnished flats, and bed and breakfasts. you do not have to report the abuse to the police to get temporary accommodation.
if you decide to stay in your home, you can still access support. it may be possible to get an injunction, which is a court order to protect you and your children from the person who abused you. it decides who can stay in the home and who needs to leave. more information is found in the links below.
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/your-rights-and-options/help-with-housing/
https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/information-support/your-rights-practical-information/housing-and-accommodation-options/
if you do not have children, you may want to consider making your homeless/housing application in a smaller city, town or more rural area, where there may be more accommodation available. if you make your application in a big city like london, birmingham or manchester, it is less likely you will be accepted as a ‘priority need’ case. you can also phone the local authority in advance to see whether they are likely to offer a woman with no children temporary accommodation whilst they process the homeless application.
the council may not help further if you reject the permanent accommodation they offer. if it's unsuitable for you, it's best to accept the offer and then get legal advice. has this happened to you in the past?
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