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Hi, my name is jeffmans!
I have a history of backpain but this recent spasm has left me in a bad way. I am very disappointed with my GP's attitudes and had to pay to discover that I have a problem with two disks. I am currently waiting for a date for a lumbar injection.What do others feel about GPs attitudes and approach to back pain?
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The Life of a Support Worker at Enabling Adventures and Activities
My name is Laura Colley and I’m a Support Worker for Enabling Activities and Adventures based in Stafford, Staffordshire. We’re a small, developing organisation that provides care for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. However, we are not your average day service, instead focusing more on providing more…
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(Warning: political topic) Question r.e. being disabled under various govts
I really don’t like talking about politics but I have a question that’s been on my mind since I’ve been on this forum. I have only ever been a benefit claimant under Tory governments so am asking this question from a position of trying to further my understanding, perhaps from those who have been disabled while Labour were…
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Council requiring disabled councillors to "register" their disability
Hi, I can't go into the entire specific details, but I am a local councillor that has been pushing for a Substitute system for anyone that is disabled, has long term health condition etc - basically it allows someone that can't attend a meeting due to their health can appoint someone to attend on their behalf and represent…
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Height adjustable desks
Hi there :-) have had some changes in my work place which meant the removal of height adjustable desks, and would love to hear opinions about these. How do you feel about public spaces having height adjustable tables? (ie. somewhere you go with a laptop like a co-working space or library), what difference does it make for…
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Accessible Bathroom
Hi all, Hope everyone is doing ok or best they can in current situation. Im not sure if this has been discussed but here goes.... Ive been approved for a accessible bathroom my council Manchester City Council are saying i can't have a walk in bath as they dont fit baths only walkin showers is there anyone i can speak to to…
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Have you had to wait excessively long for your new driving licence despite applying in good time?
Has your GP refused to sign a letter
that allows you to drive until your new licence comes through? A leading consumer TV show wants to
find out more. Researchers from the TV show are looking into the complaints of disabled drivers who've
had their licenses expire despite seeking a renewal from the DVLA several
months…
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MOBILITY SCOOTERS...CLASS 3
SORRY FOR CAPS. EYESIGHT NOT. GOOD AT THE MOMENT. I HAVE A CLASS 3 DISABILITY SCOOTER WHICH I USE IN A SMALL TOWN TO DO MY SHOPPING, GP APPOINTMENTS. ETC. I HAVE BEEN STOPPED 3 TIMES NOW BY AGGRESSIVE PEOPLE TELLING ME THAT I SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD.. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS FROM A BUS DRIVER, TELING ME THAT I SHOULD BE…
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Scope Disability Equality Awards 2024
We want you to be a part of Scope’s Disability Equality Awards. If you know an individual, group or organisation that’s working hard to achieve disability equality, nominate them now at www.scopeawards.co.uk Please help us to spread the word and encourage your friends and family to make their nominations. How to make your…
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GLORIA'S LAW
A new legal right to a Care Supporter
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pip appointee
hi . my disabled adult son(asd/skitsophrenia) has recently gone into his own flat . 24/7 supported . my question is will his pip and other benefits payments be automAtically chamged to them from his father who currently has all his money going into his own bank account . and at the moment is only payin over an allowance to…
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Long Covid - am I gaslighting myself?
Hello I've been experiencing symptoms of possible Long Covid for the past 18 months and it has had a big impact on my life. I've had to take a significant period of time off work and have just handed my notice in after two failed phased returns. The problem is I feel like a fraud using the label Long Covid when my symptoms…
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UC and SDP back payment
hello, I’m hoping somebody will be able to give me some advice regarding universal credit. I moved to UC from ESA in November 2018, I was on the enhanced rate for mobility and daily living PIP. I have queried many times with DWP why I wasn’t receiving SDP, in January this year following the court ruling I wrote to them…
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Today's it's so hard to get help
i can't use my right hand at all. I can't carry nothing in my arm at all. I can't get out the bath or have a shave. i suffer with panic attacks while eating too. I have no use of my dominant hand at all, i find it difficult to do anything now. I cannot believe it I have my carer who helps me out and has to be my right hand…
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Ageing as a disabled person
OK I’ve been a disabled person virtually all my life and obviously over the years I have come to terms with how society, friends, family whilst often well intended say one thing but do another - or nothing. Sadly also it feels, or am just a becoming a grumpy old guy as my wife might say, but it feels like we are sliding…
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Disability discrimination or failure to make reasonable adjustments
if you started a new job and identified the workload was to much and unmanageable and you needed more support and stress of this was causing ms to flare. Employer failed to provide support despite numerous repeated requests would this be regarded as DD or failure to provide reasonable adjustments? What’s your view?
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Financial assistance
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Lichen Sclerosis
I have a few health issues, lichen sclerosis being one of them, do any other members suffer from this?
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Advice needed please - possible medical negligence/disability discrimination?
Hi, I will try to keep this as brief as possible whilst also being as clear as I can. If you need any points clarifying, please ask. In March this year I began suffering from elevated blood pressure (129/110), chest pains, and elevated heart rate (over 120bpm at rest). I tried to get an appointment at doctors for weeks…
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Safeguarding vulnerable claimants - new inquiry
Committees* UK Parliament * Business * Committees * Work and Pensions Committee * Safeguarding vulnerable claimants Safeguarding vulnerable claimants Inquiry The Work and Pensions Committee is to examine how DWP supports vulnerable benefit claimants and whether its approach to safeguarding needs to change. There are many…
