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Epilepsy and using the gym
My husband has been diagnosed with epilepsy and started meds at christmas. He hasn't had a seizure since. He was referred to the National Exercise Referral Scheme and went for his first gym session today. He had a meeting with the instructor last week and I completely forgot to mention his epilepsy. I handed his notes in…
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Legacy Benefits uplift, we've lost the battle.
I have just heard that the Court of Appeal has dismissed the case of four claimants who stated that not granting people on legacy benefits the same £20 uplift that people on Universal Credit received during Lockdown constituted discrimination against disabled people. Of course I am extremely disappointed and appalled by…
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Holiday home needed with tip-top accessible facilities, including a profiling bed
Hello! I am organising a big family holiday and am looking for a holiday home anywhere in the UK which can host 22 people, including someone with special mobility needs - we need a profiling bed and a wet room which works for someone in an electric wheelchair. The combination of the size of the group and proper accessible…
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Power of Attorney advice
Hi, I'm asking for advice for my dad who is the sole carer of my brother, who is 49 yrs old, and has Down's Syndrome. My brother does not have capacity to manage his finances in any shape or form. About 8 yrs ago before my mum passed away, my parents set up an ISA for my brother in his name. My dad asked at the bank about…
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NHS Hospitals
I was admitted to Fairfield General Hospital Stroke A & E Department on 14th July 1018 at approx 10.30am with a TIA, I started having a seizure at 9.20am I felt in a daze with both arms & legs violently shaking about as well as my head, I also felt a burning sensation in the top back section of my head as well as left…
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link missing on Scope??
I have received an email about a post on Scope, but when attempting to find ... it is not availble. could somebody add a link to this thred.... it is "BattMaclaren commented on Dismissal after 7months sick leave & Medical insurance through work..." thank you
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Can Teddington Hydrotherapy Pool be used by people outside of the borough?
Hi, My name is Hettie, does anyone one know if Teddington Hydrotherapy Pool can be used by people outside of the borough? Thank you in advance. Hettie
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Hi, my name is 658para! Motobility
People you have to stop thinking that motobility is a charity and owned by five banks , please go to Google and ask it who owns the so called charity, they pay there ceo £1.7 million per year (2019) They were being investigated by the government in 2018 but that seems to have disappeared, trust me they are nothing more…
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British gas
I'm on pip can I get discount on gas and electricity? Thank you
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My partner's sister has received a large amount of money. Need advice on making a will
Hello to you all, can anyone give me some advice on my partner have a sister she learning disabilities also she lives in a residential home my partner and his sister are legal guardians she has coming to a large amount of money. please advise me where she had to go and make a will
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Hydrotherapy centres
Please can I ask if anyone around the Manchester/Bury area knows of a Hydrotherapy pool that I could have access to so I can continue to do my self-management. I still go to the hospitals pool once a week, but I need to be able to do at least one more session a week or even 2 more. The only places I've been able to find I…
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University Tuition Fees
I am a disabled person with multiple injuries which restrict physical mobility. I have T5 spinal injuries and have had several spinal operations and epidural pain injections to ease the pain. Since I had the initial injury in 1998, there is not a single day that I have lived without pain. Additionally, the left leg is…
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PIP's and benefit payments?
I find it very strange lately that is this time of energy bill rises and council Tax and Housing benefits being cut, that to look "good" MP's are making these statements? MPs give HMRC three months to improve ‘unacceptable’ customer service MPs give HMRC three months to improve ‘unacceptable’ customer service Where have…
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Wheelchair accessible caravans
Hi my name is lawz and I'm raising money to buy a wheelchair friendly caravan that allows pets. I have recently bought a caravan but didn't realise the lack of caravans that allow wheelchairs. I believe there is only a handful of vans out of almost 400 on our site (at naze marine holiday park in essex) that cater for…
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Can someone notarize on your behalf?
Hello everyone, since my father is a disabled person and running in his late 90s, I want to know if I can notarize his documents on his behalf.
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People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to rising costs
Cost of living: People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions (Healthwatch) Over to you... Have you avoided accessing health care or medication due to the extra costs? Has your health been negatively affected by the cost of living crisis? What do you think the Government should do in response to…
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do you exercise?
if so what do you do? Do you enjoy it? How often do you do it
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Your New Year's Resolutions for the Government
What would your New Year's resolutions be for those in power? Here are some examples: * bring forward additional cost of living payments * build more affordable, accessible housing * implement a social energy tariff for disabled customers * invest more in accessible mental health services Let us know what you think their…
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Shocking statistics reveal % accused of faking being disabled in North West
Research conducted by Scope, released today by ITV news, reveals almost a quarter of disabled people in the North West have been accused of faking their impairment. Have you? The research goes on to reveal: Haydn Smith, pictured above is the co-founder of Happy Smiles Training, and aims to challenge perceptions of disabled…
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Help with council and housing
Hi, can anyone please point me in the right direction to get help with a housing problem? Thank you
