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MP's reaction to scrapping the Work Capability Assessment
https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/tory-mp-brands-plan-to-scrap-wca-and-allow-work-coaches-to-decide-fitness-for-work-a-crazy-idea/ I just read the above article that was released today. Interesting little read. Like many - I'm not a fan of the WCA, however at least it has an established structure and a fair appeal…
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A vision of the future?
I posted earlier about my concerns about a firm called nimbus who are trying to become the established disability access card firm here. Here’s part of the assessment. It’s even harsher than the DWP. Imagine if these people ever get to actually determine more than venue access? Scary indeed…
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DDD - degenerative disc disease
Hi. I'm new to all this and wondered if anyone has experienced the pain associated with degenerative disc disease? I had my MRI in August (also the same day, nerve conduction test). I am still waiting a follow up appointment with the neurologist regarding the results. However, after a visit to my GP, because of chronic…
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Being forced to look and get back in to work
Hello so I suffer complexed mental health including a seizure condition called non epileptic seizure disorder (also known as non epileptic attack disorder or pnes). Back in 2015 i was working in full time job, and in end of 2016 beginning of 2017 I was diagnosed with my seizures condition along with mental health…
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Knee replacement
I am due to have a knee replacement during 2024. I have 12 weeks full pay for sickness under my contract of employment, which should be long enough to be in a position to return to work. I will obviously email my line manager in the 1st instance to inform him of when it is due etc. Can they refuse to pay me any sick pay as…
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Disabled people are treated like scroungers
Disabled people are treat like scroungers and constantly demoralzed in the media. This is unfair and we should make a stand as they did in the windrush case. We should not be subjected to individual prejudices and bias based on what another has in there mind as to what does or does not constitute a disability/disabled…
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Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
This guest blogger has asked to be anonymous;
they share their story about their experiences with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
and getting diagnosed. Dealing with Hidradenitis Suppurativa has been challenging but inspiring at the same time, that I have come this far. It
all started as a teenager about 13 years old, I felt a…
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Brooklyn
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THORPE Park - NEW Ride Access Pass system - PLEASE READ
There is a new system in place at all Merlin Parks - you now have to pre-book a Ride Access Pass card before your visit! - it's not enough to get us to jump through hoops to get a Ride Access ID you can no longer just turn up and get an access card. I've had to ask for a full refund (pending) as the card system was full…
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Welfare Reforms
Hello I heard pip and lcwrc will be stop how have mental problems when it will be happen? Thanks
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Hi, my name is Sue57Bolger! Autistic son having problems w theme park access. Is this discrimination
Hi All, I have a severely autistic son who is 22 years old. One of his favourite things is theme parks. Recently he has had problems with having to queue even though he has a Merlin Pass and a Ride Access Pass. We wrote a letter of complaint to the CEO. We were advised that we could give our input into the 'New Ride Access…
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Exercises I could try - whilst being in a wheelchair
Hello all, Does anyone know what kind of exercises I can do to make me become more stronger?
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This constant bashing of people with mental health issues.
This assertion that younger people or the public generally are just play acting mental health issues like it's the new "bad back" to claim benefits from the minister for Work and Pensions which is being echoed by a former Politician who is seen as the face of the Leave EU movement is insulting. Was it always like this? The…
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Sick note change
The government wants to change the way that sicknotes are dealt with https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68853166 You can bet that any change will be detrimental to us
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Scoliosis help
I need a little help. I have scoliosis, I underwent surgery twice, once to install two bars and a few years later they were removed due to the pain that a screw was causing in my spine. I still have lumbar scoliosis and severe lordosis. I have my limitations and they are not few, as well as recent back pain. But now I…
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Access Card
Hello was just wondering if anyone can help me I was diagnosed as autistic last year and have been told to look into getting an Access Card but am a bit confused cos I am waiting for a PIP tribunal so just have my diagnosis letter but does anyone know if this is enough evidence to get the card?
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Election 2024: Our manifesto for an equal future
Hi all :) Skip to the bottom of the post if you just want to know how to send our manifesto to your MP! As many of you may know, the
Government must hold a general election by 28 January 2025. We recently found that 8 in 10 disabled people feel politicians are out of touch with their lives. And that over 6 in 10 disabled…
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Lichen Sclerosis
Hi, I’m a 45 year old female. Post hysterectomy and also suffer with hypothyroidism. Has anyone else been diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis? Find it so desperately depressing especially through a flare up
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Tiles
hello everyone has anyone got carpet tiles in the bathroom or kitchen? That are not glued down. Do they move at all? Are they safe for wet areas? Thank you xx
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Discrimination at Work
Hello My Name is Cleo and I would really appreciate some advice and support about what I believe to be Disability Disctimination at work? This is my first post so hope I've done it right. Thanks
