I’m a single mum-of-2 on benefits & living in homeless accommodation – it’s disgusting, the government need to do better
A WOMAN has revealed that she lives in homeless accommodation given to her by the government.
However, the mother-of-two from the UK explained that the house is “disgusting”, and she thinks the government needs to do better.
Posting on social media, the blonde beauty gave her followers a tour of her homeless accommodation, which she has been living in since December 2022.
She explained that she wasn’t allowed to bring any of her own belongings to the property, as she shared: “I am not allowed any of my own stuff – all of my stuff is in storage, I was demanded to pay the storage fees.”
She recognised that the property was not in the best condition, as she added: “As you can see, the whole place is absolutely falling down, the bed they give me is disgusting, the door is not even on the bedroom.”
Not only did the “dangerous” sofa have a missing leg, but the home has no curtains and therefore “no privacy”.
The mother also explained that a glass door had been broken for nine months, and she was equally as horrified by the cooker, which she described as “absolutely the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my whole entire life.”
She revealed that she is a single mum-of-two and is on benefits, and questioned how she can afford to pay her extortionate electricity bill, which was £215.85 for just one month.
In a follow-up clip, the woman responded to comments from trolls who told her to “count herself lucky.”
Clapping back at the haters, the mother shared: “I don’t appreciate this place. I don’t feel lucky that I’ve got it. I don’t appreciate it and I’m not grateful.
“It’s a s**t hole and that’s not a basic standard for my kids to be ‘temporarily’ living there – it’s just not a basic standard, is it?”
Yes, I do rely on the government to house me because that’s what they’re there for
TikTok user
She described the home as a “trap gaff” and explained that it would be “impossible” for her to rent a property, let alone buy a home.
The mother then revealed that living in the homeless accommodation is her “only option”, as she shared: “Yes, I do rely on the government to house me because that’s what they’re there for – so the people saying ‘don’t bite the hand that feeds you’ and ‘don’t be ungrateful for what they’ve given you’, but the government are there for a reason, they’re there to help people.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @s_ax32, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and has since racked up a whopping 375,200 views.
Free cash schemes if you're struggling
Many of us are still struggling with the high cost of living - but there's help you can get.
New or expectant parents can get up to £442 a year to spend on food through Healthy Start scheme.
Some new parents can get £500 via the Sure Start Maternity Grant. The money is designed to help you cover the costs of having a child.
Councils also offer support through the welfare assistance schemes, to help cover the costs of essentials, from buying new furniture to food vouchers.
The amount you can get varies but an investigation by The Sun found that hard-up Brits can apply for help worth up to £1,000.
Discretionary Housing Payment is a pot of money handed out by councils to those struggling to keep a roof over their heads.
A scheme is available for those who find themselves unable to cover housing costs, though the exact amount varies as each local authority dishes out the cash on a case-by-case basis.
Many energy forms offer grants to help cash-tight customers. The exact amount varies depending on your supplier and you circumstances, but could be as much a £2,000.
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS REACT
But social media users described the woman as ‘lucky’ and claimed that she should be ‘happy’ with the property.
One person said: “For homeless accommodation this is actually quite decent. I say that with experience.
Just be happy you’ve got a dry safe place you can lock at night
TikTok user
“Clean it and it’ll be more homey.”
Another added: “You don’t know how lucky you are.”
A third commented: “You are in a better position than some other families.”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “Just be happy you’ve got a dry safe place you can lock at night.”
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What to do if you're made homeless
In England, your council must help if you’re legally homeless or will become homeless within the next 8 weeks.
You may be legally homeless if:
- you’ve no legal right to live in accommodation anywhere in the world
- you cannot get into your home, for example your landlord has locked you out
- it’s not reasonable to stay in your home, for example you’re at risk of violence or abuse
- you’re forced to live apart from your family or people you normally live with because there’s no suitable accommodation for you
- you’re living in very poor conditions such as overcrowding
There are different types of support your council could offer you. For example, they may offer you advice, emergency housing, support to find longer-term housing or help so you can stay in your home.
If you are looking for advice you can contacting housing charity Shelter for advice, Citizen Legal Advice for a legal aid, and speak to your local council for help.