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We are a community connected by disability. Here, you can make friends, share your experiences, get the advice you need, and discuss the issues that matter to you.
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Introduce yourself or say hello to other members of the community. -
Have a chat, play games, and form friendships with other community members in our virtual coffee lounge.
4K discussions
78.7K comments
Most recent: Anyone watching I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here? by MarkM88
1:00PM
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Discuss accessibility, attitudes, issues that you are currently facing or changes and improvements you’d like to see.
3.9K discussions
26.6K comments
Most recent: Finding PAs/carers - has anyone else noticed a change in the pool of carers lately? by poppy123456
9:16AM
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Find events, research projects, and other exciting opportunities from the community and elsewhere.
1.4K discussions
3.6K comments
Most recent: Get involved with the Community Co-production Group by L_Volunteer
December 2
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Stay up-to-date on what's happening to the online community and find all the information you need to use the community.
135 discussions
1.2K comments
Most recent: Announcement: the community's new look by Adrian_Scope
November 29
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Talk about your situation
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Talk about being a parent or a carer and share the highs and lows of family life with one another.
1.7K discussions
8K comments
Most recent: Looking into applying to be a Deputy for my son under Court of Protection. Are there disadvantages? by Bewy
December 3
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Discuss finding work, planning for a future career, and making your job right for you.
659 discussions
4.5K comments
Most recent: Hi, my name is KateJones848! I have hidden disabilities, and want to start my own business by Dan198523
December 3
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Discuss schools, further education, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
526 discussions
2.3K comments
Most recent: Reasonable adjustment can school refuse? by L_Volunteer
December 1
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Talk about housing, Motability, Blue Badges, and anything to do with living independently. -
Discuss everything from wheelchairs and mobility scooters to AFOs, hearing aids, screen readers, and smart speakers.
926 discussions
4.5K comments
Most recent: New Quingo Mobility Scooter stalling, but no fault in assessment? by Alex_Scope
December 3
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Talk about anything to do with dating as a disabled person, sex, and relationships.
245 discussions
2K comments
Most recent: Relationship getting more serious ? by Alex_Scope
December 3
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Leisure, disability sports, and diet can all be talked about here.
249 discussions
1.1K comments
Most recent: swimming pool is too cold, and it's taking me 2 to 3 days to recover. Any ideas or thoughts? by Circe
December 1
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Talk about money
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Need help understanding what support's available and what you might be entitled to? Start here!
1.8K discussions
10.7K comments
Most recent: Hi, my name is AlanKnights! I don't know what benefits are out there to help me by Ross_Scope
11:23AM
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Chat about every type of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). -
Discuss anything related to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA). -
Talk about and ask questions on anything related to Universal Credit (UC), including eligibility, how to claim, the assessment process, WCA, and LCWRA. -
Talk about your impairment
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Discuss your experience of cerebral palsy (CP) or ask our CP information specialist a question. -
Talk about chronic pain and how to live with it.
587 discussions
4.2K comments
Most recent: Spinal damage symptoms: red flags and management? by chiarieds
December 2
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Discuss invisible impairments, neurological conditions, or rare and undiagnosed conditions. -
Talk about anything to do with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and more.
703 discussions
4.1K comments
Most recent: As an adult with suspected autism what options do I have by poppy123456
December 2
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Talk about your mental health and wellbeing. Advice given here should not be seen as professional advice or as a substitute for professional evaluation and care. If you feel like you might harm yourself, please call the Samaritans on 116 123.
847 discussions
8.4K comments
Most recent: Anyone have experience with a Social prescriber please ? by janer1967
12:28PM
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Discuss sensory impairments and speech and language conditions.
287 discussions
1.5K comments
Most recent: One eye surgery but 2 eyes needed by johnjosef
November 29
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- 49.3K All Categories
- 9.8K Start here and say hello!
- 4K Coffee lounge
- 3.9K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.4K Research and opportunities to get involved in
- 135 Community updates
- 11.5K Talk about your situation
- 1.7K Children, parents, and families
- 659 Work and employment
- 526 Education
- 970 Housing, transport, and independent living
- 926 Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 245 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 249 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 19.5K Talk about money
- 1.8K Benefits and financial support
- 4.2K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 11.4K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 2K Universal Credit (UC)
- 3.6K Talk about your impairment
- 1.2K Cerebral palsy
- 587 Chronic pain and pain management
- 649 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
- 703 Autism and neurodiversity
- 847 Mental health and wellbeing
- 287 Sensory impairments
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- Employment 448
- Autism 335
- Telephone assessment 321
- Covid-19 293
- Coronavirus 283
- Housing 245
- CP adult 170
- Transport 138
- UC migration 120
- Success 117
- PAs and carers 110
- Accessibility 97
- CP child 91
- Unanswered 82
- Technology 72
- Coronavirus Vaccine 70
- Relationships 68
- Food and Drink 63
- EHCP 59
- Face-to-face assessments 52
- Gaming 44
- Universal Credit 44
- Holidays 38
- Christmas 37
- Sport 33
