Finding accommodation within the Home-Options area is not easy. High house prices and a lack of affordable rented housing mean that for many finding accommodation on the open market is simply not a realistic option. The chronic shortage of accommodation also means that most councils and housing associations have strict eligibility requirements to make sure that their homes are allocated to those in most housing need. It is essential, therefore, that you obtain specialist advice if you are looking for accommodation. You need to know what your housing rights are and should find out what assistance you may be entitled to. There are several options if you are seeking advice on housing issues. This page has been designed to offer useful links & housing advice to help you obtain the information you need.
The HOPS High Peak website aims to provide information, advice and support to people who are finding that their present accommodation is no longer suitable for their current needs. It provides information to help people look at options that are available to them to remain living independently, to enhance their quality of life, and to decide what action to take.
The HOPS Derbyshire Dales website aims to provide information, advice and support to people who are finding that their present accommodation is no longer suitable for their current needs. It provides information to help people look at options that are available to them to remain living independently, to enhance their quality of life, and to decide what action to take. Age Concern Derby & Derbyshire operate a Housing Options Service for the Derbyshire Dales area from the Derbyshire Dales District Council offices in Matlock. If you would like to speak to a Housing Options Adviser, please call (01629) 761147 or (01629) 761285 or email ageconcern@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau operate nationally and provide advice on a wide range of topics, including housing. There are Citizens Advice Bureaux in the area. Click on the logo to the left to go to the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux web site, where you will find the names, addresses and opening hours of every CAB office.
Adviceguide is an on-line service from the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau. Adviceguide gives basic advice and information on your rights, and includes a section on housing issues. Click on the Adviceguide logo to visit their web site.
Shelter works to ensure that everyone has a suitable, decent and affordable home. A part of this service is Shelterline Britain's first 24 hour, free national housing helpline. Shelterline provides advice to anyone in housing difficulties, whenever they need it. Click on the Shelter logo to access Shelters Website and find out more about the work of Shelterline.
Help the Aged is fighting to free disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas from poverty, isolation and neglect.
RNID is the largest charity working to change the world for the UK’s 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people. They do this with the help of our members, by campaigning and lobbying, raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, providing services and through social, medical and technical research.
The RNIB are UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Their pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem – not just with braille, Talking Books and computer training, but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges.