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Live in flat what time can I run a bath on a sunday
Hi, random i know, I live in a first floor flat. I'm in social housing however my neighbour downstairs owns the property. She has her moments of moaning about everyday noise, or granddaughters visiting. I feel like she believes as she owns it she can do what she likes but I have to be quiet when she says. I appreciate we…
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Anyone has experience with side-zipper pants?
Hello everyone! Thomas here, a final-year student in fashion technology at the University of Applied Sciences in Ghent. For my thesis, I’m researching a new pair of pants for wheelchair users. I was wondering if there are people who have experience with side-zipper pants? Makes this going to the toilet with a catheter much…
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ADVICE ON FITNESS / STRENGTH /MUSCLE BUILDING
Hi Folks I have had right hemiplegia from birth. I am no in my late 50s and want to gain more strength and muscle. In general, I want to get 'bigger'. In order to achieve my goals, do you think: I should start attending my local gym and start using the equipment available there? Ask a personal trainer for advice on how to…
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Hi, my name is DiverselyAbl3d! I have an ultra rare condition, a physical disability that brings...
I have an ultra rare condition, a physical disability that brings about complex challenges. As such, I require an extensively adapted standing wheelchair. I had a community wheelchair assessment and they were unable to provide suitable chair fit my needs. I was wondering if anyone is/ has been in a similar position and…
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Repair companies
Hi everyone, I find myself onthis forum because I have been swindled by wheelchair companies fordecades. From my experience, it has been impossible to find acompany that doesn’t charge hugely inflated prices for theirservices, and basically lie about work that needs to be done, to getas much money as possible. I live in…
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Hi, my name is hoppity14856! struggling on how to get assessed by occupational therapist
hi all I’m struggling on how to get assessed by occupational therapist
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Universal Credit Review Or a Invasion of My Privacy
I received notification that I need to provide bank statements for Universal Credit Review. I have no issue providing the income payment of my wages for which they know already from my employer but why do they need to see itemised payments. I really feel this is a invasion of my privacy. Any feedback would be greatly…
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Manchester Airport travelling as disabled person - good or bad??
My husband has serious difficulty walking although not a full time wheelchair user. Last year we flew from Heathrow and got extremely good help although we hadn’t notified them in advance, we were spotted on first arrival, Martin walking slowly with a stick, and they just took care of everything! We are now considering a…
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No support worker yet
The first person I met last week said they cannot help me. I am going to meet another care provider next week. Let's hope they can. I have been trying to sort something for two months now. I don't like being told I am managing better than I think. I am assessed as needing five hours of support a week, I am not getting it.…
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My challenges as an amputee took time
My challenges as amputee took time. It was not easy at first being in the dumps I was in the US Marines on my 3rd tour in Iraq when I was shot in the lower left leg twice. It did hurt and I fell when it happened laying there saying my left leg. Doctors said chances the lower left leg had to go finding major damage. It was…
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DVLA medical reapply question
Hi, I know I've posted I believe 2 posts about this but I'm just really confused and want to make sure I do this properly. I hope it's no trouble at all. I had my provisional revoked in January (based on GP report in December) because of mental illness instability for 3 months. I saw on the government website that I can…
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Hi, my name is LittleGreyCat! Ive just been given my first set of NHS hearing aids
Ive just been given my first set of NHS hearing aids
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I applied for the electric blanket & energy
Hi to all I have applied for the electric blanket & energy discount do you know when I will recive them how long it takes. Will they be a while before they arrive. Amazingblazing628.
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Agoraphobia and Direct Payments.
Hi everyone, I hope I'm posting this in the right area. I am hoping for some advice on direct payments. I am currently on a waiting list for a card assessment, I am hoping to receive direct payments. My situation is that I have autism, I have agoraphobia, social phobia and communication issues. I am able to go out with my…
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Dyslexia test
hello I just wanted to inquire how I would go about getting a dyslexia test done as I had one done when I was in school and can’t find any record of it. Also need extra support in my studying that is why I need to get my dyslexia test done.
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Is there anything positive
Is there anything positive we can talk about I got to get rid of this anxiety
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Last year
I was so hyperfocused on my garden j
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Travel
Coach Travel with electric power chair that folds up so fits in hold. The joystick needs protecting any ideas if anything on market ? Anybody else made something ?
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World Thinking Day - Were you involved in Guides or Scouts?
Saturday 22 February is World Thinking Day for Girl Guides across the world: World Thinking Day | Girlguiding On each Thinking Day, Girl Guides around the world get together to share experiences, think of others and celebrate some of the good work they've done over the year. I'm not involved at the moment, but I was a…
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Hi to all
I am having a Pelvic Exam on the 14th of March as I am getting servre pelvic pain for ages not looking forward to it but its necessary to have done. I am Still waiting for My Ct Scan Results aswell. Amazingblazing628
