I’ve Finally Got a Home — Now I Need Help Making It Liveable

Hi, I’m Aitch.

After serving 23 years in the British Army, I was medically discharged due to operational injuries, including Degenerative Disc Disease, Asthma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.

I’ve faced a long struggle with unsuitable housing. For the past several years, I’ve been living in a shared, overcrowded space without proper facilities.

I had to rely on a local gym just to shower, which only added to the stress, anxiety, and mobility challenges I face daily.

After nearly four years on the housing waiting list, I’ve finally been allocated a small council bungalow adapted for my needs.

It’s a simple, one-bedroom bungalow — but it’s a huge step forward toward independence, stability, and regaining some dignity.

The council is adapting the bathroom into a wet room, but the bungalow is otherwise completely empty.

I now urgently need help to make this house liveable — safely and practically — so I can manage my health and daily life independently.

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What I Need Help With:

• A Lifetime shed and installation (~£2800)

For storing critical mobility equipment, wheelchair spares, maintenance tools, and an exercise bike for rehabilitation.

• A shed base:

Either a plastic EcoPro grid base (~£500) or, if funding allows, a full reinforced concrete slab (~£2300–£2700) for permanent, maintenance-free support.

• A tall fridge-freezer (~£450)

Safer and easier to use with limited mobility.

• Bedroom and living room carpeting (~£500)

To create safe, slip-resistant flooring to protect against falls and manage back issues.

• A washing machine (~£350) and tumble dryer (~£300)

Essential for independent living.

• Narrow wardrobes (~£400)

To fit the small bedroom space alongside my medical bed.

• Window blinds (~£250)

To secure privacy, with the possibility of motorisation if funding allows for easier daily use.

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Important Notes

I’m only asking for essential items directly related to health, safety, and daily independence.

I’m not asking for televisions, gaming consoles, sofas, or luxury items.

Where possible, I will adapt — for example, using grocery delivery services instead of needing a mobility scooter.

If necessary/ where possible, I’ll personally contribute extra funds to improve durability or quality where it benefits my long-term independence.

Funds will be used responsibly toward setting up my new home — one that supports independent living and daily stability.

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Budget Overview

• Shed + Installation: £2800

• EcoPro Base (or Concrete Base if possible): £500–£2700

• Tall fridge-freezer: £450

• Carpeting: £500

• Washing machine: £350

• Tumble dryer: £300

• Narrow wardrobes: £400

• Window blinds: £250

Initial Target: £5300

Stretch Goal (for full concrete base): £7500

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Thank You

After everything — years of instability, fighting for better housing, and managing daily injuries — I’m finally close to a fresh start.

Your help would make a real, lasting difference.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for supporting disabled veterans like me.

— Aitch