Renting a place
How do you go about finding a property that's suitable for your needs? Will you be able to access the services you require? Read more 
Buying your own home
Many disabled people rely on benefits to make up their income but this needn’t prevent you from getting a mortgage to buy your own home. Read more
Disabled people's rights
Have you been treated unfairly? There are laws in place to prevent discrimination and improve disabled people’s rights. Read more
Help for carers
A carer is someone who looks after a friend or family member who is ill, elderly or disabled, or needs help with day-to-day living. Read more
True stories
Chris was street homeless for two years after an illegal eviction – and being disabled and wheelchair bound made it even more difficult to find a new home.
Chris’s story
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