A MOTHER has been slammed as “really embarrassing” by trolls after sharing a “desperate” plea online.
Clare, a mum-of-three from Manchester, explained that she lives in a two-bedroom council house, which isn’t suitable for her family.
A mum-of-three has been urged to “get a grip” after sharing a “desperate” plea online[/caption]
Clare, expressed her hopes to be upgraded from a two-bedroom council property to a four-bedroom home, but was met with trolls calling her a “sponger”[/caption]
The blonde, who is mother to Mason, Poppy and Leo, shared that two of her kids, both Poppy and Leo, have additional needs.
As a result, she is eager to find a bigger council property, which has four bedrooms.
Currently, the content creator, who has 24,000 followers online, doesn’t have her own bedroom, which is yet another reason why she wants an upgrade.
Posting on social media, alongside her short clip Clare wrote: “Wish this housing crisis would sort itself out. I am absolutely desperate for a new house. A bigger home for my family. New beginnings and fresh starts.”
As she filmed herself sitting outside her front door, the mum then said: “I live in a two-bedroom council house but I’ve got three kids and two of them have got additional needs, so sharing bedrooms is out of the question.
“It means I don’t have a bedroom, I kind of just sleep whenever.”
But after “more than a year”, Clare confirmed that she has now been told by the council that she qualifies for a four-bedroom house.
Despite this, much to her dismay, she recognised that there are currently “no houses” available.
Clare, who confessed she would “never private rent ever”, candidly admitted: “Doom and gloom. Stuck in this house.”
She shared her desire for a “fresh house, a new start” and “fresh beginnings” for her and her kids, as she explained: “Now I’m just hitting another wall because there’s no houses – when it rains it f*****g pours.”
Clare then admitted to being “sick” of her situation, as she fumed: “I know there’s a housing crisis but s**t, I’m sick of it. I don’t wanna live here anymore.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted less than 24 hours ago, has quickly racked almost 15,000 views, 208 likes and 232 comments.
Ridiculous how so many people expect everything from others
TikTok user
But moments after uploading the clip online, Clare was met with a barrage of nasty abuse from trolls, who not only accused her of being a “sponger”, but urged her to simply “get a grip” and “get a futon”.
One person said: “Tough s**t, get a f*****g futon and sleep in the living room.”
Another added: “What a sponger.”
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government’s council locator tool on its website.
Once you have access to your local council’s website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application.
After applying, you’ll most likely have to join a waiting list.
Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn’t guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
You are eligible to apply for council housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on “points” or a “banding” system.
For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are seeking to escape domestic violence
Once you are high enough on a council’s waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available.
Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
A third commented: “Ridiculous how so many people expect everything from others.”
Meanwhile, someone else questioned: “Are you not embarrassed? This is really embarrassing.”
Whilst another slammed: “Get a job then.”
Not only this, but at the same time one mother gasped: “I sleep in the living room, what’s the big deal, get a grip.”
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