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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.
10.4K discussions
43.1K comments
Most recent: My name is chronic_and_iconic and I'm here to say.... by Jo_2022
3:43PM
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Have a chat, play games, and form friendships with other community members in our virtual coffee lounge. -
Discuss accessibility, attitudes, issues that you are currently facing or changes and improvements you’d like to see.
4K discussions
27.5K comments
Most recent: How is the cost of living crisis impacting you? by Jo_2022
3:54PM
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Find events, research projects, and other exciting opportunities from the community and elsewhere.
1.5K discussions
3.9K comments
Most recent: Snowball - new community disability app by Ross_Scope
May 18
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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.
148 discussions
1.3K comments
Most recent: Announcement: the community's new look by Adrian_Scope
April 12
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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
8.3K comments
Most recent: Carer too tired to look after me properly, won't take care of themself by Alex_Scope
11:16AM
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Discuss finding work, planning for a future career, and making your job right for you.
756 discussions
5.2K comments
Most recent: Please help. My employer may dismiss me and I don’t know what to do by janer1967
May 20
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Discuss schools, further education, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
575 discussions
2.5K comments
Most recent: My daughter has autism. Any advice on getting her assessed for an EHCP? by Tori_Scope
May 20
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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. -
Talk about anything to do with dating as a disabled person, sex, and relationships. -
Leisure, disability sports, and diet can all be talked about here. -
Talk about money
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Need help understanding what support's available and what you might be entitled to? Start here!
2.1K discussions
12.8K comments
Most recent: Council Tax Rebate for those on Guaranteed Pension Credit by MarkM88
7:19PM
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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).
12.3K discussions
105.2K comments
Most recent: Hi everyone I'm totally new. I've not heard back from PIP, does this mean I'm not eligible? by flour
6:32PM
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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.
1.3K discussions
7.5K comments
Most recent: Hello everybody my name is Ammar I have just joined the community. I'm looking for treatments by Richard_Scope
May 20
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Talk about chronic pain and how to live with it. -
Discuss invisible impairments, neurological conditions, or rare and undiagnosed conditions. -
Talk about anything to do with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and more.
751 discussions
4.6K comments
Most recent: would help if familly were more encouraging by SueHeath
May 20
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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.
928 discussions
9.6K comments
Most recent: Got good news from the gynaecologist surgeon by BrianMcFaddenfan07
10:36AM
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Discuss sensory impairments and speech and language conditions. -
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- 10.4K Start here and say hello!
- 4.8K Coffee lounge
- 4K Disability rights and campaigning
- 1.5K Research and opportunities to get involved in
- 148 Community updates
- 12K Talk about your situation
- 1.7K Children, parents, and families
- 756 Work and employment
- 575 Education
- 1.1K Housing, transport, and independent living
- 1K Aids, adaptations, and equipment
- 277 Dating, sex, and relationships
- 263 Exercise and accessible facilities
- 21.2K Talk about money
- 2.1K Benefits and financial support
- 4.4K Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- 12.3K PIP, DLA, and AA
- 2.4K Universal Credit (UC)
- 4K Talk about your impairment
- 1.3K Cerebral palsy
- 674 Chronic pain and pain management
- 700 Rare, invisible, and undiagnosed conditions
- 751 Autism and neurodiversity
- 928 Mental health and wellbeing
- 298 Sensory impairments
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