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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 .
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Carers and Caree needs
I am aware that every caree is entitled to a care needs assessment and free support / care (for 6 weeks when coming out of hospital) but what is a carer entitled to ?https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/section/9 nb I have not misspelt "caree"
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Jeremy Hunt ---- I am too tired to fight
I am too tired to fight what coming with Hunts budget, nasty thoughts are starting to occur. Its pointless trying to live ill in a country that hates ill people. I am currently trying to get referred for an Autism test but it seems pointless if hunt brings in these new changes.. Maybe it is time to call time..
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Help Scope inform the government on WCA - We want your story
Hi community, as some of you are aware the government is
currently going through a consultation process to change certain criteria in Work
Capability Assessments (WCA). We are collating experiences and
stories about how these changes could impact those who are disabled. These will
be anonymised and then submitted to the…
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Ambulance transport refused resulting in eventual death
My father died last month aged 60.he had rheumatoid athritis since he was 21. In January 2020 he had an infection in a replacement knee and elbow.this resulted in him needing an operation to replace them to remove the infection. My father had surgeons ready to do it as early as June 2020. However he had to attend a number…
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Persecution
I’m permanently disabled with nerve damage and spinal titanium fusion and have suffered every time getting my benefits to the point my mental health has gone so far downhill, I attended in my wheelchair dying attending a tribunal that took two years out of a 3 year award for the woman who literally sat outside my house and…
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Problems with NHS
Disabled people are having a lot of problems with GP’s unable to get appointments, unable to get GP to do a home visit when they are housebound, refusing to give out medication such as sleeping medication so making their patients seriously ill in health, refusing to refer the patients to consultants. Taking far too long to…
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Well after 18 years my wife has abandoned me
Hi I've not been in for a long time because i forgot about it, I'm sorry if i haven't replied to anyone. I still don't know how to use this site.
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My virtual reality
Tanya lives with dermatomyositis (a rare disease that
causes muscle weakness) and although it hasn’t been formally diagnosed, agoraphobia. It’s mid-morning and while downing a cup of coffee I run through
my schedule for the day. It’s a Friday, so it’s set to be a busy one. At 6pm, I’m off to Channel 5 to watch Neighbours.…
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Multilevel degenerative spondylosis
I found the forum through searching on the internet to get an understanding regarding my new diagnosis of multilevel degenerative spondylosis, which is most severe at C4/C5 and C5/C6. I also have severe narrowing of the intervertebral foramina. I have been referred to a spinal surgeon and now await my appointment. It would…
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https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/11/01/gaza-israeli-attacks-blockade-devastating-people-disabilities
I will say firstly that don’t visit the news I am trying to discuss if you feel fragile or sensitive. However if you feel up to it I just wanted to highlight how the awful situation within Gaza is having on innocent disabled people & all the other citizens. I hope & hope there can be a solution for peace to all the people.…
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Lanyards for disabilities.
I am not sure if I'm writing in the correct section. Is there anyone around who could help with how people can purchase the sunflower lanyards for proof of invisible disabilities please. I hope I'm not writing in the wrong section and I hope I'm not bothering anyone.
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Petition for toilets in NHS hospitals to be fully accessible for patients and disabled staff
Please sign my petition and share it. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/634824
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Discrimination when applying for jobs
Hi, My name is Chloe, Coco for short. I was just wondering if anyone could help me out, I have a disability called Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which is stopping me from getting a job, as every time I apply for a job I get told I was unsuccessful due to my disability - because I am unable to do certain things. can…
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Please help us signing the government petition: Disabled people should have the same RIGHTS to go o
Please help us signing the government petition: Disabled people should have the same RIGHTS to go on holidays than no disabled people. Amend guidance for PIP claimants on advising the DWP of travel abroad - Petitions (parliament.uk)
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Housing and Eviction
First of all thank you so much for this community. It is helping me a lot seeing there are other people who are in same boat as mine. Sorry If I am asking in wrong thread. Admins please move my question to suitable thread. I will try my best to keep it short. I have been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis around two years…
