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July CP Network Online Meeting
Join us on 9 July at 18:00, where we will be discussing Fashion, design and inclusivity. Register for the CP Network Cerebral Palsy (CP) Network | Disability charity Scope UK
July CP Adult Leeds Meet-Up! 💚
We’re excited to announce that our next Cerebral Palsy Adult Meet-Up will be held alongside Scope’s Disability Pride event! 📅 Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Leeds Community Hub 🎤 Live music from Sky Fallers Get your free ticket on Eventbrite Come along for a morning of connection,…
Creative Pathways Event 2025
Creative Pathways is back!! In association with Scope and The Rosie Jones Foundation. 28 & 29 August @ Here East , London. FREE!!! We’re back with another amazing lineup of creative professionals to move and inspire you!! Including the incredible Rosie Jones If you’re between 11-19 (secondary & above) and have cerebral…

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Universal Credit Review - data protection breach!
Hi everyone, I know a lot of individuals are having or have had UC reviews where the DWP demand 4 months bank statements. Current laws state that the DWP can only look into financial accounts, bank statements, if there is a reasonable suspicion of fraud. When asked if you are being investigated for fraud, you are told no.…
Disability Benefit Cuts - Take action before July 9th.
On 1 July, MPs voted on the Government's plans to cut disability benefits. Here's what you need to know: The Government have paused their plans to make it harder to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). They’ve said they’ll consult with disabled people before making any changes. This is a direct result of the pressure…
What's your favourite song at the moment?
Mine is currently Leave the Door Open by Bruno Mars. What's Yours?
Future of CB-ESA & other Green Paper proposals not included in the UC & PIP Bill
I’m starting this thread with the permission of @Albus_Scope at @Community_Scope The purpose of the thread is to focus of those areas of the Green Paper that were open to consultation until 30 June and do not form part of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill that is currently making its way through…
How is your day going?
A cold start to the day brr, how's your day going? I'm longing for a coffee but got a sleeping cat draped over me, pinching my body heat.
Native American (Abenaki) story - the 7 Grandfathers, or the 7 Sacred teachings
A Dragonfly’s message Once upon a time, when the earth was new, Great Spirit (or you can say God, or the Force, or the Creator, it doesn’t matter, you can use the name that feels best for you) was very busy and so had lost track of everything people were doing. The Spirit was busy making oceans, and mountains, and clouds,…
Warning if you are applying for backdated SDP and you are in receipt of care from local council they
I applied to DWP for the backdated SDP for my son It turns out that my son wont see a penny of his backdated claim so this is a warning to anyone thinking of going through the hassle of applying for it. I have been in receipt of a direct payment from the council since 2018 and they are claiming that the backdated claim is…
Hi, my name is AliAnne! What can my son spend his back pay on?
Question about backdated Severe disability payment. I am appointee for my son who ist transpires is going to be recieving a backdated lump sum as he wasnt awarded SDP when he should have been. I have been told that the amount will be disregarded for 12 months so he will want to spend it. Its a large amount. I am seriously…
Daughter turning 19
Hello really in need of some advice please? My daughter has a diagnosis of A.S.D. and is in receipt of higher element pip and mobility. I have been claiming universal credit and get the child element and disabled child element. However she turns 19 in August and leaves college in July. I have received a note from universal…
Uc payment
Hi all,just wondering if anyone could help please ive just received my 1st uc statement n its £34 less than what i was receiving from esa(support group) i know its not much but does that sound right? Im just confused as in the breakdown is says £69 deductions from benefits i wasnt intitled too? Huh.i was receiving the same…

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July CP Network Online Meeting
Join us on 9 July at 18:00, where we will be discussing Fashion, design and inclusivity. Register for the CP Network Cerebral Palsy (CP) Network | Disability charity Scope UK
July CP Adult Leeds Meet-Up! 💚
We’re excited to announce that our next Cerebral Palsy Adult Meet-Up will be held alongside Scope’s Disability Pride event! 📅 Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Leeds Community Hub 🎤 Live music from Sky Fallers Get your free ticket on Eventbrite Come along for a morning of connection,…

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