Not sure how old you are but I am over retirement age. I rent privately but I am on the ‘affordable’ rent with my council as my pension income is too much for ‘social’ housing. I am also registered on Anchor which has properties all over the UK but many of their wait lists at properties are closed for some areas. I have been on their list for 4 years and I am 10 to 15 at a property I want to move to, to be near my daughter, and it will be at least 5/6 years! I also registered with Girlings Retirement Rentals and My Future Living. The council application is long with lots of proof of everything but once done you only have to update once a year for address etc. Just register on all you can and hope for the best.