Hi wiz
I am sorry to hear about your problem, unfortunately there is a chronic housing shortage in the UK and what the housing advisor told you is bog standard advice.
Are you claiming JSA or Income Support or Incapacity Benefit? If you have left the job voluntarily you probably have to wait 8 weeks before you can put in a claim.
How did your illness affect your job? Which area do you live, are you male or female and how old?
No I am not nosey, I am asking these questions because I am not sure what to advise now, I need further details I have worked within the homeless/housing sector for 21 years, please send me a PM if you like.
Love from
Karen