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Powerchair users, a silly question...
I'm weighing up whether a powerchair would be more suitable for me as I have fatigue and shoulder issues. BUT I just had a thought that Google can't give me a straight answer to - how much are you limited by the weather? OK apart from a terrible downpour no one would be out in anyway? Or do you have to be very careful? I'm…
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Alison McGovern Makes things worse for disabled
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White paper ..work coaches to go into gps surgeries
Do we have no privacy ,no rights ..This is concerning
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GADGETS / ADAPTATIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE DISABLED
Hi Folks I'm helping my nephew who is carrying out research into what gadgets/adaptations are available for disabled people and what gadgets/adaptations could be invented into making their life easier. Can someone kindly let us know where to start and how to progress? Thanks in advance
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Hi to all
I have a Urology Appointment on Friday at 1.30 in the afternoon after trying to get my Catheter changed 8.5 weeks ago hopefully will solve the problem. Then afterwards I am hopefully going to The School Fair afterwards I just don't understand how they have left it so long to do Amazingblazing628..
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How difficult is it to get your medical records?
Do I just ring the gp surgery up and ask them for them? Does anyone have the nhs app and have full access to their notes that way? Will I be questioned for asking for them? Ty x
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Pulmonary Embolism
has anyone had a PE ? and are you really anxious about it ? Ive twice had PE’s and was hospitalised again last year with multiple PE’s in both lungs and a DVT. Drs said it might have been due to my MH, I was in bed for days and wasn’t eating or drinking, I’m now on life long blood thinners. I get really anxious about…
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Pip assessment
I know I keep posting on here .But I told the assessor I go shopping whith my son and he helps me .But yet it says on the l.W.R.C.A report that I don't go shopping that a family member goes for me . But I nevar told them that I said I go shopping whith my son .So will pip think I'm lying and will they contact l.W.R.C.A im…
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Do you trust social service
Do you trust social services or do you think the system let us down or that we get lost in the system because a lot of them can be incompetent not doing the job properly
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Alone
How to cope with christmas?? Any advice I'm 45 yr old women and I'm struggling to know how to handle it .everyone's getting ready spending time with love ones .I could cry
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Diets for primary progressive multiple psoriasis
I I'm simply looking for multiple diets for primary Progressive multiple psoriasis. I need do's and don'ts on what to eat and then preferably how I should prepare each ingredient of ppms requirements to help a body function
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Needles and Pins
Anyone remember that song? Needles and Pins?.It came into my head this morning and I can't stop humming it.Which song from the past do you like?
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Proof for PIP
I’m just struggling with what proof I need to send PIP for a change of circumstance, My diagnosis are stroke, osteoarthritis, complex regional pain syndrome, functional neurological disorder, fibromyalgia, dry macular degeneration, hearing aids, protrusions discs C1 C2 C3, protruding discs C4 C5 C6 & C7, plantar fasciitis…
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Talk gets worse julia hartley-brewer
Basically implying you don't need proof to claim disability..Accusing the sick of stealing people's money..As if things aren't bad enough for us
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Posts
Hi everyone, I havent been well for a while, hence the reason i havent been viewing people's posts. What's going on, I gather certain people are causing havoc, why on earth are we being so cruel to each other, life is bad enough. Please be kind, we are all in the same boat.
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How do you manage your budget (those with monthly and other payments)
I will at some stage be moving to uc which is monthly, but have pip which is four weekly. I believe uc pays out Monday which gives up numerous Bank Holidays to contend with. I need to try and work out if I am better trying to work out both as every four weeks or both as monthly. So far it's always been two/four weeks and…
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Limiting heating
I am definitely limiting putting my heating on to the amount id prefer.The cost is just ridiculous now.but what I find odd is the man who lives in the house opposite me literally has his windows open day and night in this freezing cold.People you speak to when you go out are wrapped up now in coats and hats so I know it's…
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Travelling to Disneyland Paris - Beware of the Donald Desk of Doom
Disability and Disneyland Paris – The Donald Desk of Doom I took my family to Disneyland Paris for two days... I was told as a disabled person I could secure a 10% discount for myself, a free carer ticket and the children would be full price and we would get queue assistance. All this seemed very fair and generous but I…
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Continuing Healthcare
I have had a continuing healthcare decision. I tried to appeal the decision. I have been told by the appeals team I cannot appeal the decision because I do not pay for my social care. Is this true? Only people who personally contribute or pay for there social care can appeal a continuing healthcare decision?
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Ideal holiday escape?
In ideal world right now to escape the Cold of this country I would love to jump on a plane to Barbados.Where would you like to go?
