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Coffee lounge
how do u like ur coffee bland or normal
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Small Business Saturday 🛍️
Did you know that there are 5.45 million small businesses across the UK? Well, today is the day to show them some extra love! But while today is the official Small Business Saturday, it's really a year-round national movement to spotlight the small businesses that make a big difference to our communities and economy. The…
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Upper respiratory infection
which one of you gave me your germs??? As if I do not have enough to deal with. Is anyone else struggling with this flu type bug going around and yes I had the flue jab
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đź’ś International Volunteer Day - 5th December
International Volunteer Day is celebrated every year on 5 December. It was started by the United Nations in 1985 to honour people who volunteer their time and skills to help others. Volunteers work in many areas for lots of different causes and their efforts make a big difference in communities around the world. Scope's…
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3 December
Today we are celebrating international day of persons with disabilities! The day is about promoting the rights and wellbeing of those with disabilities and raising awareness of the issues that disabled people face. 2025 Theme This year's theme is 'fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress'. The…
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What TV shows did you watch growing up?
Good morning all, I hope your weekend has started off well :) Time to reminisce! I've had many conversations lately with people about TV shows we used to watch as children, and I always enjoy hearing other people's memories because we all come from unique upbringings and loved different things. When I was a child I watched…
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Is Scope a pan disability charity, & if it is, shouldn't this be reflected in this community?
I thought Scope was a charity that welcomed people whatever their disability; I thought it was for everyone. From Scope's main page it says, the principles for colleagues to follow in everything they do at Scope are: Made for all or none at all No assumptions, just inclusion Nothing about us without us Diversity not…
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New Feedback Process revisited
Can I just 'bump' this post: https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/137136/new-feedback-process-help-us-improve-the-community For anyone who hasn't seen this, then here's where you can send feedback to the Scope team; something which I welcome & think is great! Just trying to 'bump' this thread as I think this community…
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When we listen, people may remember their worth
Here is a beautiful thought I just came across that can be especially fitting for this forum. In the presence of another who truly listens, The soul begins to remember its worth. ~Nicholas John Here is the short by Nicholas John: https://youtube.com/shorts/FHi3pFW95W4?si=oI24KH1Uhw6ocKh4
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Accessible Holidays
Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for accessible holidays (UK or abroad) with carer support please? Thanks
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Spoonie Humour
It is so cool to see amidst the pain and uncertainties that we can still find a bit of fun, something to make us smile. So why not have a special thread for that?
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how is everyone today?
Im new here and i would to make some friends dont have many. Just want to talk or video talk. because i cant spell good my mom helps me but if i have a video chat we can talk.
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Disability History Month - Baroness Jane Campbell
Jane Campbell, Baroness Campbell of Surbiton, is a prominent disability advocate known for her work in promoting equality and rights for disabled people. Born in 1959, she has lived with spinal muscular atrophy, a condition that affects her mobility. Despite the challenges posed by her impairment, Jane Campbell has…
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White Ribbon Day - 25th November *Trigger Warning - DV*
White Ribbon Day is all about raising awareness about violence towards women and girls and promoting allyship. This years theme is to encourage everybody to speak up for a world where women and girls are safe, equal and respected. Engaging or turning a blind eye to sexism such as staring, catcalling, and comments might…
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Delivery day!
I always ignore the door when it goes, I struggle a lot to answer it and never see the point, as deliveries just leave it on my door step But I ordered something that needs to be signed for and today's the day!! I paid extra for named day delivery, so I could know to expect it and now I feel sick and thinking about…
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Im a celebrity 2025
who watching this year im a celebrity and what do you think of this years camp mates ?
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Who do you treat better?
Hello, I've been reading some beautiful posts, particularly of those struggling with their mental health and emotions and it struck me how supportive everyone is of each other. I wondered, do we all treat others better than we treat ourselves? Are you as kind and suportive of yourself as you are with others? I am guilty of…
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UK Disability History Month 2025 - Barbara Lisicki and the Disabled Action Network
Barbara Lisicki and the Disabled Action Network For Disability History Month 2025 we're featuring disabled people from the UK who have made a big impact through their work or activism. To kick us off this week it's Barbara Lisicki, a brilliant comic, lecturer and activist. Barbara was born in North London and became…
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Anxiety
Hi Seems tough when you get high anxiety as I am suffering A rubbish doctor and not interested and finding the right reason to leave my home No motivation plus I hate speaking on the phone , and stay in which gets boring need support and don t know where to go Help me please
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Generally negative?
Are you a generally positive or negative person? I always try to look on the bright side when it comes to individuals and people, outlook on stuff, I try not to dwell on every niggle and complaint, so I'd say I'm positive, BUT I also am hugely skeptical of organisations, politicians and governments etc so maybe I'm not as…
