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Poppy
if you happen to read this Poppy - you’re missed ! Other members giving great advice too, but just sending good positive vibes your way and hope you’ll be back soon !
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Hi, my name is chipsncurrie! I need a mobility scooter to get about I have a hoist which needs ...
Hi everyone we live in East Keswick a village near Wetherby Retired now and need a mobility scooter to get about I have a hoist which needs fitting to out Fiat Qubo does anyone no who could fit it in the Yorkshire area Many thanks
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PC or Laptop
Hello, any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated. A friend told me it might be possible to get a PC or Laptop through the charity, I am severely disabled and am in receipt of ESA and PIP. To have access to a computer would truly open up my world. Thank you
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iPhone or Android
Hi everyone, I am currently an iPhone user and I am considering a new phone, hence having my model since 2019. I have benefited from having iPhone over the years, although I would say and I’m sure people would agree, that attimes, they can be a little nuisances. when you buy a fast charger, you don’t only the charging…
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Free prescriptions
Hi, please may someone confirm if I am eligible for free prescriptions? I'm due to get my first payment from UC on 20th March after having migrated from ESA support group. I will be getting £809 which includes the standard allowance and Limited capability for work and work-related activity. If I am eligible do I need to…
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Tax the super rich more instead of picking on the most vulnerable in society
This petition, https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/promoted/tax-the-super-rich-to-stop-cuts-to-public-services-1?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=blast99084, made me wonder why the government doesn't just make the super rich pay higher taxes instead of picking on the most vulnerable. The super rich have…
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U.c are making me so stressed out
Why am I so stressed out constantly by this stupid and ridiculous system.I have woken up.to a message on my journal asking to confirm how many bedrooms I have,who provides overnight care if at all.Why Am I receiving this? Would the dwp have told them I recently got pip award?.
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CP SPORTS
Hi Folks I'm not sure if this is the correct category to post in , however… I am interested in taking part in sports activities in my area. I am not on a wheel chair but was born with Hemiplegia. I have contacted the CP sports using their website a few times, but I don't get a reply. Any advice greatly appreciated
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Found out I am having my steps on my 2 decks redone
Found out I am having my steps on my decks redone, both front ones and rear ones being done for free. A friend of mine, she told a local contractor that likes to give back to disabled people about me. I have not been happy with them tripping at times and he saw problems. Seen the treads were at different lengths with the…
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Hi to all
I have added my Name to the Petition for Our Benefits Not To be Altered for Disabled People Yay. Hope they Listen to us. I am also going for my Cervical Ultrasound on Friday afternoon My CT scan came back Normal but my Cervical Ultrasound I have a Cyst or Something More in My Pelvis Really Painfull. I will let you know…
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Grocery Home Delivery When Can't Make it to the Door
Hello, does anyone know of a grocery delivery service that will leave the groceries in a safe space rather than requiring a signature? My brother is not able to get to the door, and therefore cannot sign for the delivery. Thank you for any guidance.
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Query about Cookies
Hello, could anyone advise me please? I have recently joined SCOPE and now realise that I have a problem in rejecting cookies. I run Linux Mint 20 Ulyana and do not accept cookies in general, though sometimes "strictly necessary only". Having read all I can find about the matter on this site, I still have not accepted and…
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Hi, my name is Rens72! I am looking for advice concerning the safe storage of my mobility scooter...
Hi there I am looking for advice concerning the safe storage of my mobility scooter in my rented accommodation. I live in sheltered accommodation, I have a one-bedroom flat and I use a mobility scooter due to my disabilities. It is no longer possible for me to store my scooter inside my flat (too heavy and awkward to…
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News Anxiety of Government Benefit Cuts
It's non stop on the tv on my phone it's everywhere. The government is cutting benefit entitlement and people are being forced into work. I don't know how to cope with all this
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Can anyone recommend a lightweight wheelchair I can afford and maneuver myself?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Wheelchair & accessible garden design - and don't make the mistake we made .
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Hi, my name is tracybateson! I haven't got fridge/freezer that work,my bed is falling apart...
Hello I haven't got fridge/freezer that work,my bed is falling apart,my bedroom carpets disgusting and my cooker is dangerous x
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Disabled Toilets
I have been both a carer and I am now cared for. What I cannot understand is why are Disabled toilets are so disgusting? I became a carer when my eldest son was born with cerebral palsy and had to use Disable toilets. This was in 1970's, most were basic low level toilet /sink/ grip bars. I had to often change him on the…
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Pathological Demand Avoidance suspected - 15 year old
hi, just wandered pls, is anyone in a similar situation pls, thanks
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felt humiliated and insulted by two tesco female staff yesterday
feel humiliated and insulted by two female staff members just need to vent about something that happened today at my local tesco extra supermarket. i have severe anxiety and traits of autism, so shopping can be stressful, but i like this store because it has scan & go, which helps me avoid social interaction. bear in mind…
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How many of us are scared of the dwp?
I know this is a totally random post. I am waiting to move from esa support group to uc lcwra. But as I don't get any premiums, I believe from a post I found on here that I would actually be better off. But I am too scared to change before the official letter arrives!!! So will have to leave it alone. So my question is,…
