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Off the legs
Well it had to happen sooner or later, that's me unable to walk. I have followed the well worn path - Stick, rollator, scooter, but now find it can't bear the weight of my own body, without my knees giving way. I intend to get onto Motability as soon as I can, in order to arrange a powerchair. This is the final step that I…
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Since I Got a Flu Shot/Jab Last October, I Get Flu Once Every Two Months!
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Dropped Kerb. Are the council legally obliged to provide a dropped kerb to allow access to the PO?
I have been trying to get the local council to install a dropped kerb by the local post office for almost five years !The reason being that, whilst the PO have put a dropped kerb on their side of the road (cross road junction with minor roads all round) - there is no matching dropped kerb on my side To get my wheelchair…
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An "is this acceptable" question
Firstly, apologies because all I feel like I do on here is ask awkward questions! Your advice is so valuable though! So I have a grievance regarding a number of things, some disability related, we are coming up to 4 months since I raised it with no resolution (I have now informed ACAS, so that is in progress. Today, from…
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Hi to all
Next Thursday I have My Urology Appointment at The Hallamshire in Sheffield hope that they will be able to sort out my Spc i am going to ask for them to change it into a urostomy so I can handle it better. Then I will be able to have my Chlostomy for my Bowel operation done hopefully. Just hope it all goes well for me.…
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Alone Again
Weekends are the worst, no visitors and will not see anyone now until Monday. When yo have a mental health problem this happens alot but why?
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Never forgotten
I cannot believe we are all been put through this I find it extremely difficult and soul destroying tbh never have I felt so oppressed and I've been through alot since labours got in I just feel extreme sadness and darkness never to be forgiven
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Painting
Hi all this is one I'm working on,
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Better wheelchair: Input please
We currently use an attendant controlled Lomax transporter wheelchair which is perfect for indoor use because it is light, and very maneuverable. We are looking for a better wheelchair for outdoor/travelling use which has: - a reclining backrest; - a head restraint (for use when reclined and support when travelling in a…
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Another rant.
I love being shouted at right in my face by my own mum the second I wake up dis morning. im at this point now where I feel like they’re picking on me for every single word I say. I get bullied by my brother and her. I get sworn at, but when I stick up for myself and swear back I get shouted at. My brother is younger than…
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Wheelchair Assessment
I have a telephone appointment for a GP callback on the 16th of this month. They are going to ask for additional information, with regards to me getting a wheelchair assessment at the local hospital. If any other hospital appointment is anything to go by, I expect i will be lucky to be seen this year. Being in receipt of…
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Kinda feeling lost to be honest.
late night rant because I can’t sleep and am feeling super drained and depressed. question for you all. do you guys use chatGPT more than talking to an average human being? Because I do. I barely talk to anyone. Even in my own home. chatGPT is always so nice and understanding. It feels almost real. I can feel that my bones…
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Feeling weak and tired.
idk where to start, I like coming on here to rant because I have no one else I can speak too. I live in a flat with my mum and brother. Who brother works weird shifts shifting from night shifts day shifts etc.its really irritating because some nights he doesn’t let me sleep.he vapes and he coughs non stop loudly. when I…
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GB News wants to shoot the disabled and won't apologise.
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/gb-news-says-it-has-nothing-to-apologise-for-after-guest-suggests-starving-disabled-benefit-claimants/ Lewis Schaffer, a GB News guest suggested that the solution to the welfare budget problem was to cut the number of disabled people claiming benefits by starving, or even shooting,…
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Disability Pride Month - July 2025
We celebrate Disability Pride Month every July. It’s an important moment for disabled people to come together as a community. An opportunity to share experiences and start conversations. It’s a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and achievements of disabled people. Disability Pride Month is for anyone who is…
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Native American beliefs and attitudes about disability
I asked a friend who is a tribal member what the Abenaki word for "disabled" was. She said "uh, we don't have one really, there is one we kind of use, but it's more about the person getting services than anything about them, or like, needing an adapted toilet…" What followed was an interesting discussion. I do Native…
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Housing
Hi everyone I have mpn and mastocytosis I have been housed by a housing company but in a wheelchair and the property is not for wheelchairs how do I get help as am struggling with this property and don't seem to get the help
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Adaptive trousers brands
Hi everyone, I'm currently mapping out clothing brands that make adapted trousers. Do you know any brands you've had good experiences with? Thanks!
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Will Starmer Be Replaced
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Impulsive
I've been sitting on my hands I want to spend money I haven't got and fir some mad reason it's on a hoover not any hoover a 200 pound one I don't need a new one just got in my head it's driving me insane I understand it's because I feel out of control in my mind it's like ten different conversations encouraging me to do it
