Homeless

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  1. I due to be made homeless as my partner is abusive towards me and I can't take much more I have terminal cancer what help can I get to get a one bedroom flat etc as I would rather be by myself than take any more abuse
  • Hi  and a very warm welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about the journey you are on and the challenges you are facing. This is such a challenging and stressful time for you

    With regards to your question about housing can I suggest you call the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. You may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.

    The Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer specific support groups and other services so can I recommend that in the first instant you consider joining our supportive Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who are walking the same path.

    If you'd like to connect in with a group, you do need to join the group. Click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Joinbutton under "Group tools."

    You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New (Computers) or + (Mobile Devices). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit Start a Discussion in New here, say helloand you are ready to go.

    You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.

    Talking to people face to face can help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing.

    Always around if you need further help in navigating the community.

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • Thank you so much I'm trying to find my way around this site and I will get used to it but I am finding it difficult but I will follow your advice