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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,…
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Shoes
Hi all, I'm just reaching out because we are struggling, and wanted to see if anyone had any helpful advice. My husband has spastic diplegic CP, and is somewhat unbalanced on his feet, but is able to walk independently. He would love to be able to find a pair of trainers that he could then have adapted. (he has several…
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Neighbour’s lack of concern for local community
This is in regard to my daughter and her family who live in a road where parking is very difficult. They have room to park at the back but visiting is not easy. Her next door neighbour who runs a driving school from home has three cars and also a disabled bay painted in white lines outside, but no one in the house is…
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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…
