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Disabled and sick forced to work.
What does everyone who claims universal credit who is disabled or sick think about this government announcing that universal credit claiments will be forced to work even if you are paralysed? This is going to Start in 2024. Nobody seems to be talking about it on scope.
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Access to the local village hall
hello I want some advice. I turned up like many to vote yesterday only to find one of the double doors locked, to the smaller of two rooms. So I could not enter to vote. This was 5.30 pm. Luckily I had very helpful people assist me as I can walk with sticks a short distance. I have no idea if anyone else was unable to…
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WHO IS IN CHARGE OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT?
Does anyone know who is the Government official in charge of disabled people now? I thought it would be Vicky Foxcroft, as she was the shadow disability minister, however today I noticed she removed that from her profile and no one else seems to be announced? Does anyone know anything?
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Is it a 'New Dawn' for disabled people aswell?
I'm posting this in the desperate hope that someone from Labour HQ or Scope might see this and seek to act urgently before the new government's summer recess. There's all this talk of a "New Dawn' in the papers this morning, of how it's all different now and isn't it great. Doesn't feel that great from where I'm standing.…
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Parent recently passed. Seeking advise please
Hi everyone. My mother recently passed away on Sat. She had cancer and unfortunately i knew that she wasn't going to make it through. It was her time.. I am an only child and trying my best to inform DWP etc of the news(she had a state pension and housing benifit). My mum left no will sadly. I have not been assigned…
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National Sexual Health Week 2020: Let's talk about sex.
What is National Sexual Health Week? This week (14 – 20 September 2020) is National Sexual Health Week. This special event, organised by the people at Brook, aims to increase public awareness about sexual health. For easy read information about sexual health, contraception and smear-tests, visit Central Sexual…
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Social workers question
I had a social worker that helped setup some carers to come in and help me in the mornings 3 times a week. My Dad usually helps the rest of the time. But last week Dad got ill. So I contacted the social worker to arrange additional carer visits only to be told the case as been closed and I have to recontact adult services…
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Scope's Local Disability Data Map
Disabled people's voices must not be ignored in the lead up to the election on 4 July 2024. Scope have created the Local Disability Data Map. The map shows local data on areas that disabled people have told us are priorities in the upcoming election and beyond. These include: The extra cost of disability The Disability…
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Benefits
Hi all hope everyone is well, have a question, was claiming invalidity benefits now on ESA support group, we’re my national insurance contribution paid whilst on invalidity benefits have been paid whilst on ESA many thanks
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Question
Just seen imterview don't know his name but he said labour will be amending The mental health Act ? What does this mean good or bad he said they can do it quickly and will crack on with that
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Suing for medical negligence
Hi everyone, not exactly sure where is best to post this so if it would be better in another section please let me know. Has anyone ever taken legal action against the NHS for medical negligence? I have a case for it but I'm just not sure if I want to go through with it or not and would love to hear any experiences of…
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Will I be forced into work?
I've read that one of labours plans is to get more disabled people off benefits and into suitable jobs. I worked all my life but was made redundant on ill health in 2016, and haven't worked since. I claim enhanced daily and mobility PIP, as well as ESA and LWCRA universal credit element. I have severe mental health issues,…
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DING DONG...
Therese Coffey, possibly the worst ever DWP minister has LOST her seat to Labour. Hallelujah, shame she'll never be held accountable for all the damage she did. I will never forget her deliberate and repeat obfuscations, lies and the worst her insistence that her department had no duty of care to protect the vulnerable…
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Phone calls, Awareness and Accessibility
Hello, this is my first post on here but I've had an account for a bit! Anyway, I am just wondering if there is a way to somehow promote understanding and change in regards to people who cannot make phone calls. (This will be a long post, so bear with me!!) In the past I have relied on a family member to make phone calls…
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Mel Stride predicted to LOSE HIS SEAT IN EXIT POLL
Best news I've had all year. I hope that odious little excuse for a man ends up on the end of his own vicious policies. I expect he's got a nice cushy city job lined up, but here's hoping he finds himself at the jobcentre instead. Cmon exit poll, please be right.
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I’m scared what happens to me and my partner
I have a learning disability sometimes I can’t remember things since go blank after someone tells me I can’t handle money I also have mental illness my partner can’t walk because I disabled her hand can’t move much her illness getting worst she got care. I’m Getting care soon as well but I’m scared what happened our…
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'I represent PIP claimants - the broken system is out to get vulnerable people.'
Article in the i
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GP not doing home visits - I'm housebound!
So this has been a ongoing battle for a few weeks. I have a few problems ongoing I kept putting requests in to my doctors and they keep booking in person appointments because I need to be examined, when I say I'm housebound I'm told to ring 111 or there's nothing they can do. I did ring 111 and they refer me back to my…
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Exercise
I really want to lose weight just belly fat and legs fat cause I get upset how I feel and people like people at day service look at me say I need to lose weight. Can you think of anything I can do at moment I’m 11.4 and happy with that
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Don't forget to vote on the 4th of July 2024!
Hey folks. Here at Scope we like to keep things politically neutral, but we do like to encourage everyone to use their voice and get out there to vote on the 4th of July. 😎 Here's a few top tips to remember; Don't forget your ID. Here's a handy link that tells you which ID will be valid. Please remember it must be the…
