Good Afternoon
A dear friend is receiving end of life care, she is married for second time and lives in a council house
After her 1st husband died 10 years ago she took over tenancy but remarried two years later, the council refused to put her new husband on tenancy and say she succeed her first husband
She is scared that when she goes her husband of eight years will be evicted ?
Can you help
My name is Liz and I am one of the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Advisors.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend receiving end of life care. I would imagine this is such a difficult time, and please feel we are here for you, by phone on 0808 808 0000 and also by web chat, from 8am to 8pm every day, if you feel you would like to share your feelings.
Tonyc173b9b whilst we are not experts in housing issues, I hope I can signpost you to organisations who are.
Shelter is a good place to start as they know all about the different types of tenancy agreements and your rights under each agreement. This link will take you to their page regarding succession rights: there is a tool within it to check your rights to stay in your home when the tenant dies. I feel this advice is for houses in England, so if your friend lives in Scotland or Wales, she may need to give Shelter a call on 0300 330 1234 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Another option for support, regarding rights, and perhaps exploring legal advice is SUPPORTLINE I have posted the page relevent to housing, as you scroll down you will see the Citizens Advice guidance, and other organisations that may help. If your friend would like to call SUPPORTLINE to discuss a selection of signpost options, their number is 01708 765200.
With Legal advice in mind, the LawWorks Clinics Network provides free initial advice to individuals on various areas of social welfare law including housing matters. This link will help your friend find her nearest clinic.
Lastly with your friends well being in mind, please reassure her she is welcome to call us, on the number above, or if she pops her postcode into our Cancer Care Map, local options for emotional and practical support will reveal themselves
Tonyc173b9b I will pause there as I appreciate this is a lot of information to take on board: you can always come back to us.
I wish you and your dear friend all the very best.
Best wishes
Liz
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Advisor
