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I love how the bills are set up, especially the prepaid electric, what is everyone thoughts?
I been reading and learning, because I make the move to this country, from america, I like how the prepaid electrics works. Really its sound like you only pay for what you use. I like that. Also how safe is a room or a flat share? just want some thoughts on it. Cheers.
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Online Webinar: Reducing anxiety by challenging negative thoughts
Reducing anxiety by challenging negative thoughts Reducing anxiety by challenging negative thoughts This session will help you to understand how anxiety and stress affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviours We will explore how you can use strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to begin to challenge negative…
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Hi, my name is MunchkinPumpkin! Becoming a PA to a person with CP.
I am to begin my journey of a PA to a person with cerebral palsy, and I thought it would be a good idea to register with Scope.
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Investigation of the physical and social Impact of living with hemiplegia.
Do you or your child live with hemiplegia? Have your voice heard UCL is conducting a research study: Investigation of the physical and social Impact of living with hemiplegia. We need adults (18+) as well as parents of children with hemiplegia (0-17 years). The purpose of the study is to hear from the population themselves…
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Meds and Moves: The art & science of living well with cerebral palsy
You are invited to attend our upcoming webinar Meds and moves: The art & science of living well with cerebral palsy on Friday 11 October at 7 am UK time Join us for this insightful webinar exploring individual experiences with medication. Each person from this group of presenters with diverse lived experience—Madison…
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CP Football starting in Leicestershire
Leicestershire & Rutland County FA have been supporting local grassroots football club, Wigston Foxes, to set up CP football sessions for children aged 5 - 11 years old. Wigston Foxes are a disability specific football club, who have been running PAN-Disability football sessions for a number of years. The club committee…
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what are some services a viable for me coming into the country to live in London.
Hello i am coming in from America to live, and i am a handicapped male with mile ceralpalsy, till i get my citizenship what services are there for me once I enter the country.
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'Disabled people can't get accessible homes because they are kept for the over 65s'
'Disabled people are in a really unfair place right now,' Kate Stanforth, a disability campaigner, tells House Beautiful UK. It's already hard enough for generation rent to climb the property ladder but with just nine per cent of England's homes providing basic accessibility features, disabled people are facing a housing…
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Aging and managing pain.
Hi all, Can anybody relate to this as I can't understand why I can't access any help, but I don't want anyone to think I'm sitting on a pity pot. I'm 65 next month and live alone. I have Left sided Hemiplegia and feel as if my body is worn out. I'm unable to use my left hand and my right hand has been overused for decades.…
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Join us for the next CP Network meeting on Wednesday, 11 September, from 6 to 7 PM
I hope you can join us next Wednesday😀! Our colleague Giovanni will share information about our exciting new Leeds Hub. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 11 September 2024, from 6pm to 7pm. Looking forward to seeing you there! 😃 Not a member of CP Network? Cerebral Palsy (CP) Network | Disability charity Scope UK Sign up…
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im looving what im reading and learning about the prepaid electric.
I am loving what i am reading i am educating myself. because I dont use lots anyways, to save energy. Im loving if i dont use as much as the next perszon, that i do not get charged the same.
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Share Your Experience of Travelling with Disability
Share your experience of travelling with a disabilityWe would like to hear from disabled people and the difficulties they have faced when travelling Earlier this week, former Paralympic athlete, Tanni Grey-Thompson had to drag herself off a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train because no staff were available to help…
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looking for an flat or studio, what do i need to do
I heard I need to save up for 4 or 6 weeks worth of rent. Is this true im coming over from america to live. Or what do i need to do, like saving up wise? and do i need a rent agent? Any advice world help me lot.
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proberly asked before, but hows life In LONDON for people with cp
really thinkiing of moving there, and yes i think woman can be president of america, it just is **** here gun violence and everything, my question is i just want to work as a maid would i need any special visa? Also what ceellphone plans are the best out there? I am planning on saving up 5k USD to get me settles is that be…
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Hi, my name is legomum1984!
Hi all, I've joined the scope forum as I have started to notice changes as I get older and I'm hoping I may find some answers here. Quick bio: I'm turning 40 this year, married, we have been together 19 years and have two teenagers. I work full time in admin. I have right sided hemiplegia with ataxia and muscle stiffness,…
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Advice please
My daughter is 12 nearly 13. She has always had problems learning difficulties , Austim (was diagnosed 2021) she always masked even now so I understand why this diagnosed late. When she was a baby she barely smiled, fully say up at 4 months missed crawling and rolling over and was told this is being skipped at 10 months…
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My Neuro Survey 2024
Campaigning for real change for the neuro community Get involved Please help build a picture of treatment, care and support for people affected by neurological conditions in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Complete My Neuro Survey 2024 now. It’s anonymous and secure and takes around 20 minutes. Find out more here. Sign…
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Boccia UK. Have you got what it takes to be a Paralympian?
Boccia UK Are You Competitive? Thrive Under Pressure? Good At Strategy Games? A Creative problem Solver? To play boccia at international level, we are looking for people in BC1-4 classification. Athletes in these classifications are QUADRIPLEGIC, as a result of: Hypertonia Ataxia Athetosis Limb deficiency Impaired muscle…
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New research explores the causes and consequences of falls in adults with cerebral palsy
A new study exploring the causes and effects of falling for adults with cerebral palsy (CP) throughout their lives, has found there is a lack of appropriate support from health agencies in helping to manage or prevent them. The findings of the research, which are published in the International Journal of Disability and…
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Bladder problems
Hi I wonder if anyone can give me some advice. I have spastic diplegia cp and I am 21. I walk using a kaye walker. Over the last year I have been experiencing bladder problems going to the toilet frequently. My gp starting me on solfacenacin and referred me for a pelvic ultrasound. I went the other day and the sonographer…
