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Hi, my name is Christopher247! Second hip replacement. Support to replace bed with orthopaedic one.
Good evening my name is Christopher and I’m awaiting a second hip replacement surgery (revision). I had my first replacement in May 2007 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary at the age of 27. This was due to a childhood infection and then hospital misdiagnosis. My hip has been wearing and tearing now over the last two years and…
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Hi, my name is missfaffy! Need some information as my husband is a double lower leg amputee
Hi need some information as my husband is a double lower leg amputee and recently has an arthroscopy which resulted in septicaemia. He now has no cartilage in the knee as infection destroyed it and has to use crutches all the time. Tried no win no fee and got turned down. Not sure what to do as his mobility is so limited…
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Moving house at Christmas -I'm really stressing 😭
We are in the middle of a house move.We have moved ourselves because of cost and I've still got many trips to do to empty and clean the old house. Our adult kids are helping but because of their autism they are really struggling with the move. One of our kids and their partner who uses a chair want to come to us for…
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Can my GP stop a prescription?
I have got a notification from patient knows best that one of my medications has been stopped.I have no idea why and all my medications are on repeat.I have searched through the list and found the one they have stopped.Can the GP do this without informing me.I would've thought it would have nice to explain what is going on…
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When did the hospital day room disappear?
And the pay per view for the tv get introduced? I am so out of touch with life it's unreal!!
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learn to drive
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Why is getting help so hard.
Long and boring post but not sure where else to put this. Was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year had surgery & chemotherapy. Now under 6 month reviews Since the operation have been plagued with bladder & lower back issues( there are many reports on the links between surgery & these issues) been hospitalized with…
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Disability History Month
I have been doing some more research into disability history, partly for my own interest, partly because I wanted to mark it in my workplace (I'm a library assistant). I'm ashamed to say I knew very little until now, but of course that is mostly down to the fact that disabled people, or at least the fact they were…
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Are you Power Cut Prepared
came in the post today Links https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk/wintersupport Make sure your registered on the priority service https://www.nationalgrid.co.uk/customers-and-community/priority-services Now in my own case I'm somewhat peeved at my HA at denying me battery installation to keep my dialysis equipment running IF…
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Hi, my name is Esther0! Can you help my friend?
Hello, I would like to help a friend of mine who has been completely ruined both mentally and physically in the last 4 years. I would really like to help him because I know he is a very good person, but because we were not born in England and in recent years immigrants have not been the most popular people, they generally…
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Reliable audible cards? Any suggestions?
This is a really simple one, I hope this is the right part of the forum to ask it? While I have my own physical issues too, I have sent several cards to someone in my family who is visually impaired, audible cards that let me record a message. However, only some of them apparently played it, his spouse who is sighted told…
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Subject: A Shattered Vase: My Voice, My Struggle
As a Black gay man navigating the workplace with a disability, I’ve spent my life fighting to be heard, seen, and valued. Today, I feel the weight of that fight more than ever. Recently, I was told: “Next time, use your own voice.” Those words, so casually spoken, cut deeply. They dismissed the steps I’ve taken to level…
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Working and claiming Lcwra Just not Working
I reduced my hours to 15 hours a week 2 months ago after being awarded Lcrwa the higher rate . I currently receive pip and UC and I really need the extra my work wages bring in but the pain is getting to much .I take Morphine but the pain getting me down. I feel useless my back pain is so bad after a few hours at work. It…
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The way of the world
That was the comment I got this morning off someone when I was talking about changes I was having to make. Is it right that everyone is just lumped into that "well that's how the world is. Fit in or lose out, go without" It's bad enough that UC is online, that's how the world is. Paid every four weeks, that's how the world…
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New day
Morning I just want to say have a good day all. I haven't been able to do much over the weekend and my mental health is really suffering...but I wake to see another day with my children so I'm grateful. Stay strong.. life can be tough but we all have a purpose
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Blue badge waiting over 6 month, what is happening?
hi I have been waiting over 6 months for blue badge.now. Getting rather annoyed at this stage. The digital assistant says I don’t exist. I have already rung a few times and apparently I do exist. So digital assistant is no use whatsoever. Have just sent them a bit of a cross email. What is happening to everything? All gone…
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Disability Sports
I'm not going to give up trying to do something about more disability sports and more people with disabilities being on tv, but I'm not getting any help from anyone and no-one is taking any notice of me. I don't know why because I'm trying to do something good and important. SAW.
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Powerchair users, a silly question...
I'm weighing up whether a powerchair would be more suitable for me as I have fatigue and shoulder issues. BUT I just had a thought that Google can't give me a straight answer to - how much are you limited by the weather? OK apart from a terrible downpour no one would be out in anyway? Or do you have to be very careful? I'm…
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For PUZZLEHEAD
Hi, if you happen to read this because I think you deleted your posts, perhaps your account too.. Remember that it takes time to find new friends and build friendships so I really hope you'll consider trying the Scope forum again. I'm sorry you felt unsupported so do come back 🤨
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Cold weather
I wonder how many disabled people suffering in this cold weather without affordable to put heating and have hot food then end up in A&E and making hard for hospital staff to manage beds because of the current government not supporting any of us in winter?
