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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?
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Dreams
I've just had my medication changed and I am having vivid dreams. My dad died nearly 6 years ago, he went into hospital for a routine procedure and an error whilst having this done caused a massive haemorrhage. He died that day. They gave me his clothes in a blue plastic bag, for the last week I've been dreaming that I've…
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Is There A Change: Radar Key
** The following is a copy of an e mail I am going to send to my local council office. But. I am hoping I can get a quicker reply from this Forum ** Dear Lichfield District Council On Friday I needed to use the toilet urgently at the relatively new Friary Multi Storey Car Park, with the use of my Radar Key. I used to use…
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Pip assessment
Has anybody evar got there telephone assessment report before they got the results of there pip
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Social workers
hi all worded if anyone can help me I do have a social worker from Wanstead social services but I ain’t had a check up like to see how I’m doing heard from her during Covid and want her help me with something cause I want to live in supporting living with my friend our key works are helping us but she told us it takes long…
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Flu after the flu jab? Is it possible
So...Yep the dot dot dot.I think I may actually have the flu.Is this even possible after having the flu jab back in Oct?.I have All the symptoms,temperature,sore throat etc.Taken a covid test ( negative).Surely the common cold is not this bad ( I don't remember it this way anyway.Anyone else had/have it after a flu…
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What are the most common types of prejudices you face as a Disabled Person
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Advice needed about becoming homeless
Hi It looks very likely i will be homeless come Feb 25, I am needing advice in how to prepare. I think I can use a care of address for PiP and UC, is that correct? I don't know where to go as I have to very large dogs, are there communities out there I can hook up with? I will be 60yr December and Im very scared as to what…
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Help with washing machine
Hi I'm disabled and suffer incontinence is there any help my washing machine is broken
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Scam text
hi there, Just wanted to ask if anyone else has received this message? Attention please: The winter living subsidy for 2023~2024 has been fully opened online., We are here to inform you because our liaison officer has been unable to contact you,please fill in your information before the collection channel closes so that we…
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Direct Payments - for or against?
I will be attending an LA meeting soon, representing self-directed support using Direct Payments. Any suggestions as to what works, how well your LA administer it and are you encouraged to use it. For example this is on my LA website relating to Direct Payments:- "It’s important you read the terms and conditions that come…
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Diabetes
Can I drive a car with type two diabetes on insulin as my numbers above 5 but below 15 or do I need to surrender my liscence but need car to drive my elderly mum around between home and docs
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Partner been awarded LCWRA - what happens now
Hello all, Partner had his WCA for UC on 26/10 - just had confirmation today that he's been awarded LCWRA. We migrated over to UC in July. Payments were around 1790 per month. That includes transitional protection. We were previously in receipt of income support and child tax credits. However, son started an apprenticeship…
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Cleaning when you have little to no grip!
Its as title really! I've got nerve damage and compression, and my grip is slowly vanishing while I wait for spinal surgery. I'm finding it increasingly harder to keep on top of cleaning the home though; I want to reiterate I do have my OH who does do a lot but you know when you just want to get something done quick and…
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Was stuck in bed all day after hoist broke, it finally got fixed 5pm
Luckily I had someone to help me get dressed when it got fixed, but I was stuck in bed til around 5pm after much passing around. Manufacturer said council had to pay an the council said me. After hours of back an forth it was finally fixed. This then begs the questions: Why was I not given a phone call or reminder before…
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Tips or advice for breathing better?
Hey there everyone hope everyone is alright today ide love to hear from you if your alright and if your not let me no kind regards
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Suggestions for always (or seemingly) having cold feet
I'm new to this forum, having only just responded to one thread. I suppose like many others who use wheelchairs 24/7 I always seem to have cold feet. I've usually just put up with, considered it part and parcel of using the wheelchair and having cerebral palsy. But for some reason, today, I have sort of had enough. I don't…
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Struggling, lack of sleep and more
Is there any real hope apart from phoning doctor getting more medication sick of fighting my emotions have bpd which is hard enough with normal daily life whatever that is Sick of getting triggered sick of worrying lack of sleep sick of existing life has always been hard but this last year has been horrendous where to turn…
