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Grassroots hero 'proud as punch' to teach children and young adults with disabilities how to swim
Joanne Barber founded the inclusive North East Disability Swimming Club in 2010 which meets monthly in Durham. Watch the interview on ITVX
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Universal Credit Review Or a Invasion of My Privacy
I received notification that I need to provide bank statements for Universal Credit Review. I have no issue providing the income payment of my wages for which they know already from my employer but why do they need to see itemised payments. I really feel this is a invasion of my privacy. Any feedback would be greatly…
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What a benefits mess
Just curious who else is actually on benefits that are being paid all over the place. I just discovered on migrating to UC that I also need to claim for new style ESA. So that means I will be getting some money every two weeks, some every four and one monthly. Is anyone of the view that they actually they need to simplify…
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How to eat better
Hi I struggle to motivate myself to eat healthy and cook a meal. I have really tried to find solution as it affects my health. I even got a hotpot. The issue is a weekly shop when i try results on food wastage as i find it hard to prepare and so the food goes out of date and that is alot of money. If i go out each day it…
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Carer
If your carer of a year disappeared without responding to emails and phone, what would you do? I haven't seen mine since 12/6. There are a few items here.
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I made a mistake.
sometimes I feel like I should move out… but sometimes I don’t. I feel like I fell for the trap of my my mum guilt tripping me into staying. Now I’m regretting my choice, Both her and my brother keep arguing and slamming doors… I’m so annoyed at myself for falling for it… now I can’t get the opportunity back.. Any advice…
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I Make Staff Cringe / Laugh
Just a rant. Since my illnesses and subsequent disabilities, my appearance (especially my face), my voice and my ability to express my thoughts properly, visibly make colleagues laugh at me. Only one person (hired by his friend who is also our manager who gives them special treatment) thus far has made an open remark about…
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I’m scared to move out.
guys would it be okay for a 22 year old like me, to be scared of moving out? the only thing I’m scared of is that I’ll start getting even more depressed if I moved out and idk potentially do something bad if I got really lonely, as I have no friends. I don’t know if I am ready yet to be honest. And I don’t know when. I…
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Has anyone ever experienced this?
Hey, how is everyone? 😊 I wanted to ask you about a few things: I agreed with medical professionals (Spasticity team at my local hospital, my physiotherapist, my osteopath and my doctor) to start swimming. I have been swimming for the past month. Generally, I am a strong swimmer (I used to belong to a swimming club), but…
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Currency trading training
This might be an unusual question but does anyone know of any free training or/and mentorship for trading with currency? It would be great to do it one to one or certainly in person as opposed to online but I'll take anything that's going, even online training. Obviously being on UC (LCWRA) with a disability I don't have a…
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mobility scooter blocked in
i have a mobility scooter and every afternoon somebody parks across my gateway so i cant get it in or out of my garden i have signs on the gate politley asking for it to be kept clear but 5 days a week its blocked off has anybody any advice what i can do
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Hard days
my days are hard some harder than others I am in pain everyday I’m not somebody who likes to do nothing but quite a lot of time I have a job to get out off bed and with what’s going on in the country at the moment doesn’t help one bit I’m worried that I mite not be able to pay my bills
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Betrayed by friend
Hi. I'm new here. I'm feeling isolated. I have mental health issues and I've had a friend for nearly 30 years and suddenly last week I got a text from her saying she was having a break from "sad" people. I feel even more depressed now. It seems like the only thing I've done wrong is to have mental health issues
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Hi, my name is Godgurl7! Needing help with Shopify/ Etsy shop set up
Hi. Anyone can point out a tech whizz who can help step by step with Shopify/ Etsy shop set up ? Have started, but brain damage from stroke creating holes in task package . Bromley.Thanks !
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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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ADHD, burnout, and trying to survive – looking for support, work, and a way forward
Hi everyone, I’m really grateful to have found this community. I’ve been going through a difficult time and wanted to share my experience — and hopefully connect with people who understand what it’s like. I have ADHD, and for as long as I can remember, life has felt a bit heavier for me than for others. I’ve always been…
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Starting online business
Hello, everyone ! I truly hope all is as well as it could be today. I'm a brain damaged older lady seeking help with getting a children's streetwear business essay off the ground. Getting there, but confused with knowing which shipping shipping profile to use, etc. Anyone with Shopify / Etsy/ Printify experience out there…
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Getting married
Hi everyone Me and my partner both have cerebral Palsy spastic quadriplegia full time wheelchair user. We are getting married in 2027? Any hints or tips? Struggling what to to do for first dance? first kiss?
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Hi, my name is Sushmita! going for my left TKR, but terrified of surgery.
I am going for my left TKR on 11th August, I have moderate arthritis on my left knee but the reason for TKR is I have an injury to the same knee which occurred 3 months ago resulted a complete tear in the meniscus which cannot be repaired. I am terrified about the Surgery and the post op recovery . I am female 59 years old…
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Without You All I Be Lost
It's been a difficult few months for all of us, but I want to express my sincere gratitude for helping me and others through these challenging times. Often, I post late at night or in the early hours of the morning, and sometimes, within minutes, there's a friendly soul out there in the darkest hours answering my questions…
