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Accessible housing for disabled home-seekers
Disabled and older people can find wheelchair user homes for rent more swiftly thanks to a strengthened search function on England’s dedicated accessible housing portal, Accessible NOW. The site boasts key information that other property portals may not have, including accessibility features like wet rooms, step-free…
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Passport Signatory
Hi, I'm considering getting a passport to make future Universal Credit ID verification possible online. Problem is, I'm struggling to think of someone who could be a passport signatory in my case. I've only just found out that I would need one as I've never had a passport before. I've been effectively housebound for the…
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DIABILITY SUN FLOWER LANYARD
Hi Folks Does anyone wear this? Do you find it beneficial to wear it? Are people generally aware of what it means or are you asked a lot of questions? Thanks
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Caring for a son with paranoid schizophrenia while struggling with my own mental health
Hi everyone,i felt i must join a forum like this as i found it was full of people experiencing the same struggles and problems as myself.I find it extremely difficult to know where to start but it all begins with my son who has paranoid schizophrenia but has tried to kill me a few times and has physically attacked me…
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Litter trays that are easy to maintain with physical disability? (For cats)
Hi. What accessible or disability-friendly litter trays do you all use to look after your cats? I have 3 cats that produce a lot of “waste” and am struggling with the maintenance of their traditional litter trays. What options are out there?
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Hi, my name is gazza56! I’m finding it difficult to get certain websites on my Quest 3 ...
I’m finding it difficult to get certain websites on my Quest 3 . I have removed the parental controls but, still some sites are still blocked ie Reddit. Any suggestions?
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Universal credit
hi all sorry to bother you but I ave a question I have now received contact from work after over a year with no communication at all from management not even a welfare check at all and now finished me on dismissal due to capability which I get has I know I can’t do now due to my knees has I was a carer for the elderly…
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Untaxed Wheelchair
I see the government tightening rules on where I store my wheelchair and tax it.I find this very unfair Your wheelchair may be clamped or removed if it was untaxed and: on a public road, even if you had a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) not on a public road but you didn’t have a SORN
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How did you know when you needed to change mobility aid?
I've been using a walking stick for a while but I've realised it's not quite enough support. Waiting for the NHS to help has been an absolute pain. How did you or the people you know cope with the wait and what did they/you do in the meantime?
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Coming to terms with limited mobility
Hi, This is my first post and I'm not sure it is appropriate or proper but here goes. Last year I broke a bone in my spine, this has left me unable to walk longer distances or over uneven ground without it causing back pain. I really struggle to go out with the family because of this. We want to go to a wildlife park that…
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Talking Tablet
Where can i get advice on these Tablets or Notebook which you can make sentences and conversation with someone. For a Stroke Victim Cant speak very well . Mainly Grunting sounds. Hes too embarrassed to go out shopping etc Has anyone gone this route for speech
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Life After Covid Jab
Hi, I was wondering if there's anyone struggling with life overall and illness from the covid vaccination.
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Virgin accessible experiences
I was looking at days out / experiences and found that whilst Virgin offer “driving” experiences for “normals” – they offer “passenger” experiences for us disabled….priced at a huge amount more than “normal” pay for actually driving these vehicles…
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Can't find any suitable sandals with backs in to support my Cerebral Palsy
I'm having trouble finding suitable summer shoes for me to wear I've tried looking in sketchers, Clarkson, hush puppies has anyone else got this problem? With their Cerebral Palsy?
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Do any of you have a "social prescriber"?
First time here. Do any of you have a "social prescriber"? What do they with you? I have been offered one but I find it hard to imagine what I'd get from it. Thank you
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Advice on Talking Tablets?
Hi My brother had a Stroke a few years ago. Effected his Speech and Hand co ordination. I am trying to help him out with any Aids that can benefit his Communication as he can not Speak clearly. You cannot understand him. Im thinking of those Talking Tablets which ive seen help some to make a sentance . Handy if he can say…
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What to do
I've been with my husband for 22 years. Married 13 this may.. we're both suffering with bouts of depression my husband worst then myself just lately. Doctors have him on medication. And that doesn't seem to work the same way it does for me... It's getting to the point were we can go all day without speaking to each other.…
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Waspi
Goverment wouldn't listen to waspi women so been tsken to court the determination these ladies have we have to be the same even if it's email our MPs every week I've sent mine about ten emails pertitions I did say do you think the people at the top care for thier own mps I said do the right thing
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Robot mode
Ever since all these benefits announced I am in absolute terror and robot mode same as I'm sure a few are I feel a cloud over me and I do work I work 3 days a week but to do more would absolutely kill me due to my condition and they already alter my duties, I cannot see how they can expect us to live without pip I can see…
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Strong blue badge protector recommendations?
Hi living in London where blue badge theft is pretty high, I'm looking for recommendations for blue badge holders that are good and sturdy. Guessing it should be a double protector to protect the clock too. If you live somewhere you don't need a protector that's great. I however do need one. Thanks!
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HI Poppy
Hi Poppy hope you feel better Soon. Get Well from All of Us Amazingblazing62.
