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not visable
hi, i have a rare disease called myasthenia gravis which is not always visable. quite often if i ask to pay for a disabled entrance discount for a day out i get asked for proof. is there a card i could or should carry
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I am transgender
Hi, my birth certificate says I am male as I was born with a penis, but i am not male. I still have a penis. I tried to cut it off a couple of times but its there still. I dont have enough money to get it removed (..."removed") so i will wait 4 years to have a normal healthy "adult" relationship. I have mental health…
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@Beaver79 Good afternoon I hope you are ok I will be going to Wilsmlow tomorrow but the roads will be quiet take care from Margaret and Sooty
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@ ada I am just going to rest today. I hope everything is ok with you today take care Ada. Love Margaret and Sooty
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Cup of tea
@Beaver79 Hi I hope you enjoy your cup of tea good night Margaret
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We want another Minister for the Disabled?
I hope this link plays, as its well worth a listen for those who don't believe we need someone to speak for us in PARLIAMENT. https://twitter.com/i/status/1735762878542598578 iTS 1.27 minutes long and give me your views after. I won't comment until its been watched by those that doubt.
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Severe Disability Premium
Hello good people :smile: I have recently become aware of severe disability premium and have been on dla since i can remember, which later on became PIP. I am in the process of claiming SDP and will also be backdating it. My question is, is DWP legally obligated to tell me about this benefit as it has never been mentioned…
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Uk pulling out of ECHR
What can people do to prevent this as it could affect every single one of us?
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We're still without a Minister for Disabled People...
After the latest cabinet reshuffle, Conservative MP Tom Pursglove, has been moved over to 'Minister for Legal Migration'. After Robert Jenrick recently resigned. It has meant that the UK government still does not have a Minister for Disabled People. This is the longest gap without a minister in post, in the last 30…
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Is this you?
Trauma ✍️🏼 Sometimes we judge ourselves for not 'healing fast enough' or 'overreacting' to certain things. There can be a shame attached to our trauma that can be influenced by a wide variety of things. These words by Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle highlight this beautifully and inspire this drawing. Whether we label it as…
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New Access?
I have been writing comments and listing grievences for over 10 years and although I use different terminology some times, the results are the same. The Expert Witness Statements have just had a big success for us and soon will be changing the way government assess us, and what they can and can't do. I came across a saying…
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Euro Car Park PCN
Hi, Back in June I drove my Mrs and her sister from Scotland to Newcastle Airport for them to go on a short holiday. Because my car was packed with their luggage I didn't have my wheelchair, only my AFO's and crutches. After dropping them off I popped into the Airports Shell Skyway garage to get a coffee for the journey…
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Politicians have warned that pensioners' bank accounts could be 'under surveillance', even if they a
Politicians have warned that pensioners' bank accounts could be 'under surveillance', even if they are not suspected of doing anything wrong. Concern has been voiced about new powers proposed by the Government aimed at tackling fraud in the benefit system . The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill seeks to create a…
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"Capital Drop Assessment"
Why would a "capital drop assessor" be involved in my OT help ?I have not asked for any financial assistance and a council assessor wants to visit me tomorrow
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Looking for groups/forums to speak about accessibility and who do I speak to at the council?
Here in Oldham a lot of the buildings open to the public such as shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, etc are not accessible to wheelchair users, prams, people with walking difficulties & sensory impaired people, also lack of facilities for wheelchair users. In the town centre the public highways (pavements) have dropped curbs…
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Would you accept having your bank account checked?
https://mol.im/a/12715213 The government has had a idea to save money
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tips on keeping healthy with DDD?
Has anyone got any tips on keeping healthy with DDD, ive always been active and used to excersise regularly, but now with so much pain and limited mobility, im struggling to keep my weight down. My doctor says my weight will affect my back pain and i should excersise, i think this is where GPs dont fully understand how…
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Say your bit! Government Consultation on Work Capability Assessment
Last week the DWP launched a consultation on changes to the Work Capability
Assessment. This is something
that concerns almost everyone in our community. We saw this in the discussions immediately after the announcement. There is of course scepticism about changing the already complex benefits system. If it will…
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PIP - I need some help and advice about a tribunal
Good evening Scoop community I'm wondering if there is any help available to help me with my PIP case or to perhaps be pointed in the right direction as to where I may be able to get assistance please. I have recently been assessed for my PIP claim which I think is called a review which never went in my favour after doing…
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Jeremy Hunts plans.
Jeremy Hunts plans on long term sick worry me .
