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Our online disability forum is a vibrant and supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information, and talk to people with similar experiences.
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Expand for more options.Your views and opinions can help us to keep improving our services, support and campaigns. If you are interested in joining the research panel, please sign up on our website.
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Most recent: A Scope survey on your experiences during coronavirus by Masuma
February 8
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Introduce yourself to the community, or welcome those who have just joined.
For whatever reason you’ve joined, welcome to Scope’s online community. Here you can tell the rest of the community a little about yourself, or if you’ve been here a while, do take a moment to welcome our newest members. -
What can we do to make your community experience better? Here you will find all the useful information you'll need to use the community, be informed of any updates and have the chance to ask questions. -
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Chat with other disabled people.
Here you can chat with other disabled people about all things related to disability, from accessibility and attitudes, to issues that you are currently facing or changes and improvements you’d like to see. -
The place to chat and find help for carers of disabled people, parents of disabled children and disabled parents themselves.
If you need advice about caring for disabled children or adults or being a disabled parent, our online community can provide help and reassurance. Join one of our discussions on everything from childhood disability and development to home care, or start a new one to discuss your needs and concerns as a carer.
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Most recent: Autism development query. Anyone have experience of autism in young children? by Tori_Scope
May 18
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Pour yourself a brew and chat about anything.
Want to chat about something outside of our disability forum categories? Enter our virtual coffee lounge, and chat to other community members about anything and everything.
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Most recent: Name an animal using the last letter of the previous post by kev1
May 18
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This is the place to post all events, surveys and opportunities relating to disability and related issues.
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Most recent: Participants needed: Sensory processing and academic achievement in autistic university students by Ross_Scope
May 18
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Regularly updated blog posts on a wide variety of issues.
There are always key issues relating to disability worth talking about, and here you can read disability articles from disabled bloggers, professionals and people with a story to tell. If you’re interested in writing a guest post, contact Scope’s community team at [email protected] -
Disability benefits
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Most recent: How long is CA taking? My husband's PIP was reinstated but I'm still waiting by dawny63
May 18
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Get advice and tips on ESA benefits.
Do you have questions about Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)? Ask our community by starting a new discussion, or join an existing one below. -
Advice on all issues relating to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA).
Applying for PIP for the first time, or in the process of transferring from DLA? Need advice prior to attending your PIP assessment, or for appealing against the result of a recent PIP claim? Many of our community members have gone through the process already and can help you navigate your way through the system. -
Universal Credit is replacing the current system of earnings replacement means-tested benefits and tax credits. You can ask questions and discuss Universal Credit here - such as the eligibility, how to claim and the interview process.
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Most recent: Universal Credit/Work Capability Assessment award/LCWRA by Sheree_8
May 18
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If you’re not sure what benefits you or someone you care for is entitled to, start here.
PIP, DLA, ESA, carer’s allowance... disability benefits can seem very confusing when you first approach them. If you’re not sure what you’re entitled to, Scope’s benefits calculator is a good place to start. If you’re still not sure, start a discussion to get advice from people who’ve been there.
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Most recent: I honestly thought id win my tribunal. And several Q.s by boristheblonde
May 18
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Practical support and information
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Talk to other disabled people about everything and anything related to dating and relationships. Join in an ongoing conversation or start your own by clicking the 'new discussion' button. -
Share experiences and tips relating to chronic pain with people in a similar situation. -
Get advice and discuss issues on everything from wheelchairs and mobility scooters to AFOs, hearing aids and screen readers.
Today there are a great variety of assistive technologies available to help disabled people go about their everyday lives. If you’ve got a question or concern about mobility aids, disability equipment, accessibility software or anything else, the community may be able to help.
722 discussions
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Most recent: Looking for mattress recommendation after spinal lumbar stenosis operation by Caz_Scope
May 16
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Ask the community about schools, further education and learning for disabled children.
Take a look at some of our community discussions on learning, schools, special educational needs (SEN), educational health and care plans (EHC) and more. If you’ve got any questions or views on related issues like SENCO co-ordinators or educational psychologists, go ahead and post a new discussion.
469 discussions
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Most recent: Has 'inclusion' had its day as a concept in education? by Tori_Scope
May 18
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Work With Me is our new campaign to tackle the barriers disabled people all too often face when trying to get into and stay in work. Find more information at www.scope.org.uk/WorkWithMe. Use this category to talk about anything from pre-employment and finding work, to employment issues once you are in work, as well as planning and developing for a future career.
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Most recent: Hi, my name is Peppermint76! I need advice on working with arthritis by chiarieds
May 18
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There are many hidden costs of disability. Share your top tips for cutting costs, or have a chat about managing your finances, and our community members will offer their advice. -
Your questions about disability housing and accessible housing issues.
The place to discuss disability housing, housing benefits for disabled people and independent living issues. Share your experiences, discuss accessible housing needs or ask the community for advice.
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Most recent: Getting help with level access social housing by Charlieniblett
May 18
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Join our discussions on leisure activities, disability sports and diet and nutrition or create a new discussion and tell us what activities you enjoy. -
Get advice and tips on motability and blue badges
Do you have questions about motability? Are you looking for advice about blue badges and cars as a disabled person? Ask our community by starting a new discussion, or join an existing one below.
382 discussions
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Most recent: Another £50 refund for Motability customers by Adrian_Scope
May 13
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Talk about specific conditions
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Explore our Autism and Aspergers forum
Start a new discussion relating to autism or Aspergers or take a look at the posts below on autism diagnosis, support and related issues.
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Most recent: How to stop worrying about social media, and people not following you? by Ross_Scope
May 18
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Whatever stage of life you or your child are in, Scope’s community can provide support and advice on cerebral palsy.
Providing information and support to people with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an important part of Scope’s heritage. Today you can find a wealth of information about Cerebral Palsy on our website, and share and discuss your experiences and issues here on our online community.
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Most recent: My grandson has Lennox Gastaut and CP. Dr has recommended Corpus Callosum surgery. Anyone had this? by CaryforJojo
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Not all impairments can be seen, but they are often experienced with no less severity than those that are more readily visible. This is a space to talk to others about your experiences and challenges of having an invisible or hidden impairment. -
Get advice and support on issues relating to learning difficulties.
Whether you, your child or another family member has a learning difficulty, Scope’s community is here to offer advice on specific learning difficulties and all issues relating to adults and children with learning difficulties.
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Most recent: Hi, I'm Sophie_elisabeth92! I want to connect with people who have suspected/confirmed dyspraxia by matthew2909
May 7
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If you have an ongoing mental health disorder or are currently experiencing mental health issues, here you can chat and seek advice from the community.
Any advice given here should not be seen as professional advice or as a substitute for professional evaluation and care. Mental health charity Mind have a wide range of resources and can advise you on seeking help.
If you are feeling suicidal, please call the Samaritans on 116 123.
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Most recent: Reflections from Mental Health Awareness Week. How are you doing? by Tori_Scope
May 18
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Advice and support for neurological conditions
Ask our community about issues relating to neurological conditions such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. Share your experiences and get support from others in similar situations. -
Talk to others with physical impairments and mobility issues.
Share your experiences of physical disability and related mobility issues, or ask for advice from people in a similar situation to you.
148 discussions
864 replies
Most recent: Any other young adults with dyspraxia on here? by janer1967
May 16
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If you have an undiagnosed or rare condition, this is the place where you can get advice, chat and share experiences with people in a similar position.
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Most recent: Does anyone have any experience with Shoulder Injury Relating to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)? by rosiewln
May 18
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Connect with others and get advice on visual impairments and hearing impairments
The place to seek advice regarding sensory impairments, or share your experiences of visual impairment, blindness, hearing loss and deafness. -
Expand for more options.This is a place to chat or ask for advice about anything to do with speech, language and communication.
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Most recent: Are there any other young adults with a stammer on here? by matthew2909
May 16