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System that doesn't care.
I know that sounds like a huge area of concern but the whole infrastructure is broken. The Government lacks any form of understanding on the cost of living for someone with multiple health problems and costly needs. The Social Workers don't believe your day to costs and when you tell them I live in an area with no Gas…
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Hospital
In hospital right hand face tongue face numb last time in hospital years ago so frightening
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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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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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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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Hi, my name is MissPiggy69! Advice for attending pain clinic?
Has anyone got any advice for attending the Pain Clinic. I have waited a year for the appointment and don't really know what to expect.
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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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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 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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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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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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suffering from sensory processing disorder and been bullied
I am 20 years old, I am Jack I have sensory processing disorder and some special needs recently take us tennis as a hobby, been teased by some lads around my age about the underwear I wear pants/slips not boxers never worn boxers I need to be wearing very tight and stay up type underwear like slips/pants due to my…
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Hi, my name is Sil, a mum of two, I’m autistic with ADHD and a children's yoga teacher
Hi everyone, I’m Sil, a mum of two, and I’m autistic with ADHD. My personal experiences and challenges have shaped my journey into becoming a yoga teacher and personal trainer, both of which have been key to maintaining my physical, emotional, and mental well-being. I’m now looking to start yoga and speech therapy…
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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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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…