Bexley Housing Advocacy Project

by Ian and Melissa

We are starting a new project helping people with Autism to get onto the right path to find their next home in Bexley.

We want to support anyone who would like to

 buy their own home

 rent privately

 register with Bexley for social housing

 swap home in Bexley

We can help you with

 support to understand your housing options

 support to apply for housing

 information about being a tenant and paying bills

 support to prepare for moving

The project came about because our Bexley self-advocacy group members often come across big barriers when they tried to move house and wanted support to navigate all the options.

Our members said:

I have been speaking with friends and other members of the speaking up group and they are also receiving no support for moving home

There are no obvious signposts of where to go. Going to the council is a right nightmare. I came out of there none the wiser when I went to the council. Like I am confused, what is bidding about?

Finding what is available within the local area, what the person can afford.

Being able to discuss and evaluate different options of housing will help lower anxiety and stress!

We now have Melissa to help us in Bexley but as the issue seems to be so important when discussed with others, the long-term goal is to try to make this national.

Turn the page to see our leaflet with more information and how to get in touch

Turn the page to see our leaflet with more information and how to get in touch