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Historic Benefit rates
When I first became disabled (in 1990) - I received just £27 per week in Mobility Allowance (Pre DLA) - This eventually was converted to DLA which increased my payment to around £40 per week (mid care component) and when this was converted to PIP - I receive £184.30 per week So payments have increased considerably over the…
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Problems with seams in trousers
Hello everyone! Thomas here, fashion technology student who is researching trousers for wheelchair users. I was wondering if anyone ever had pressure wounds caused by the seams in their trousers?
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Had a dream about having a WCA with Liz Kendall last night
I had a dream last night about having a WCA at home, and the assessor who visited was no other than Liz Kendall! I told her about how I'm not fit to work because of my mental issues, and she said something like 'Oh, just pull yourself together', I was like, 'How exactly do I do that? I wish it was that simple and easy'. I…
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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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Testing Royal Mail Post
5 days ago I posted a card to my own address with a first class stamp and it still hasn't arrived.I thought that the mail that I've been receiving thats always delayed by 3 weeks or so could be down to where it's posted from.But this was literally from my local post box so I don't know what the answer is
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Crotch too tight?
Hello everyone! I’m Thomas, 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. Because of this, I was wondering if anyone has ever been bothered by the crotch of a pair of pants? Wheelchair users often pull…
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Moving cost for disabled
hi my names Lisa nice to meet u all Iam having to move due to ill health anyone know if I can get help to pay for it plz iam on pip x
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Hi, my name is SallyAnne12345! My issue concerns a Lady with Disabilities who lives alone and has...
Hello My issue concerns a Lady with Disabilities who lives alone and has been working part-time for several years topping up her salary with UC disability element. She has been working from home for past 3 years with equipment. She has however been signed off as unfit for past few months. It looks like She will not be…
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Just feeling so low
Well short background, colorectal cancer diagnosis 2023 surgery, chemo & now in remission, ongoing issues ever since, currently waiting for appointments with gynae, neurologist for head, neck & spine (2 referrals) 1 urgent advised 10 months wait. Just be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes & high cholesterol. I'm just in so…
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Occupational Therapy report
Hi everyone - first time I am on here so hello to you all! Has anyone got experience they could share of how long it takes to get an occupational therapy report? My daughter is in year 2 at university. She had a first-time seizure in the summer and informed the university 2 months ago. Uni was very supportive and said…
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DVLA Reapply Medical
Hi, I posted a bit ago that my provisional was revoked under medical condition for 3 months. I'm confused on how to reapply when the time comes. Like what am I meant to do? Do I just apply with a D1 form all over again and go through the whole medical application again? That took a whole year to get sorted out just for it…
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I know I'm awkward but......
This is going to sound crazy and ungrateful. I know it is. But I don't mean to be either I don't see a lot of my son , he lives way down country. He's coming up next weekend and he's had a lovely idea. He's going to take me and a couple of friends out for Sunday dinner. As I say , a lovely idea. But ( wish I knew how to…
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Can anyone help? Care costs
Can anyone help? I live in Canada and have POA for my sister in Glasgow who his 82 with Alzheimers, lives alone. I pay £400 weekly for care for my sister, 4 hours a day for five days a week. The govt. sends someone to check on her at night, 5 mins, not much use. In Canada, when we pay for care we can deduct part of the…
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Hi, my name is batgirl! I am trying t9 find anywhere that my disabled mum can have a soak in a bath.
I am trying t9 find anywhere that my disabled mum can have a soak in a bath she has a shower at home but would love a bath with a hoist to get her in and out of can anyone recommend ?
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I am disappointed my landscape gardener has cheated me just because i am disable
This discussion was created from comments split from: How is your day going? .
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Hi to all
I need to find a Dentist on the nhs I emailed one at Wales bar but no-one is taking nhs patients I have broken teeth not been to the Dentist since before the pandemic and when I didn't go because of illness I was struck of the one where I live so what do I do how do I find one that will accept me. Please help…
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Heated throw
I received my heated throw today what a lovely surprise been feeling a bit down lately this put a smile on my face thank-you so much
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DVLA Medical Revoked License
Hi, not sure if this is the right category to put this so my apologies if not. I recently got my provisional license revoked due to instability in my mental health condition so I'm without a provisional for 3 months. Doesn't bother me too much, ideally want it back though. I'm just a bit confused and need a bit of help…
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Fence ownership
Hi there. Looking for some advice or people who have had a similar scenario. The storm last week caused two fences to blow down/cause significant damage. Looking out my back door there is a fence to our left with slats facing towards us. Spoke with left hand side neighbour and agreed to replace that fence but on the right…
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Inheritance in scotland
Hi I hope someone can give advice here. My gran has left a will in which my uncles have been left a set amount of cash. We think he won't be happy with this amount and try to contest it. I know he can make a legal rights claim and would likely be entitled to 1/3 (as there is 3 children) of half of her moveable estate (…