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Overwelmed
I feel so powerless with everything that is happening in the world i feel i know to much i cant understand why there is so much evil in this world im finding it hard to hold in googling mps who i feel are kind to express all these feelings but ive managed not to email them ive limited my social media but i feel so uneasy i…
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backdatedgp letter about removing me from practice if don't have blood test
Hello :-) Got letter from gp surgery today saying if don't respond about blood test [regarding ibuprofen/please see below] will review registration with practice, on basis of breakdown in doctor/relationship. Nearly posted earlier, but very recently had no option but to contact sheltered housing warden ... she recommended…
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applied for my blue to be renewed
Hello there II have just applied for my blue to be renewed , as it has expired, I contacted them 4 wks ago, it has taken them ages to accept my new photo now they want my award letter from yrs ago, I have moved house and don't know where it is ? They want to know how many points I got. I was awarded pip for life as I have…
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Spinal stenosis suffer
Hi, I'm a lady living in Cornwall. Have suffered with Spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. Approaching the big 60 in April. I had surgery in November, cement in lumber spine. Hasn't worked, the pain is worse. So alone in Cornwall. Carers cost absolutely ridiculous. Rely on my poor Daughter. Just reaching…
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Hold good thoughts.
My review form is being posted today, i have been in panic mode ,waking five times in the night in sheer horror of the chances of a f-f, the phone call is terrible enough but f-f really rocks me to my core. I Feel for all going through a review, new claim,no matter which benefit it is. Regardless of my situation. I've been…
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Can someone recommend a microphone the for Dragon
Hello I have been working in IT for over 30 years and have used Dragon speech recognition for the same amount of time. I have cerebral palsy and a slight speech defect. For the past six years I have been using a Bluetooth microphone (Voyager 5200 UC). Unfortunately, these microphones only appear to last two years before…
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Grocery deliveries
It is a lifesaver that supermarkets deliver groceries now. Does anyone know which supermarkets will deliver in bags? I know there a conflict between being green and helping a person living with disabilities get groceries but I did think that exceptions would be made. Unloading a couple of crates isn't doable. Putting…
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Meeting
hi my name is ray,i have spino cerebral ataxia and am lookìng to meet females,i am ****
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Queuing Post's
How long are your post's queued for?..I'm still getting queued after thirteen days. By the time my post or reply has gone onto the thread, the moment is lost. I say lost, sometimes it doesn't appear at all.
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Co-parenting with disabilities - at a wits end with trying to get support.
Hi everyone. I am CeeJae and I live in Somerset UK and my son lives in Devon with his dad full time and I have him twice a month overnight. Bit of background about me: I have epilepsy (that is stopping me from driving currently), arthritis, fibromyalgia, autism, and healing from trauma, including postpartum psychosis. My…
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FMS + Chronic Daily Headaches
I hope this is the correct forum! I'm looking for a bit of advice, I know people aren't doctors on here but maybe someone has been through or is going through what I have for the last 30 years. I'm wanting to get a second opinion from a different GP, but I want to make sure I have the correct information first. I have been…
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Think you've got it hard
Think you've got it hard?..Then read this.. https://www.ldnlondon.org/put-her-away-life-for-people-with-learning-disabilities-in-the-1960s/
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Boiler service
Did you know you can get a free boiler update from your local council which includes a free service every year,and they will send an engineer out for you,you might have to contribute towards the repair.
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PUBLIC PLACES
I find it very difficult to use public transport, especially buses and trains, because of my health and disabilities. Bus drivers need to know and learn about different types of disabilities, especially hidden disabilities. I find it very difficult doing my general shopping in supermarkets, because of my health and…
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Loss of Balance
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Rehoming
I live in Bamber Bridge and im looking to rehome a dog, but I cant find any tehoming kennels near me
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Dheeraj Sudan & Meenu Hinduja-How to get GP letters or reports for benefit
Hi Everyone, I'm Meenu and my husband Dheeraj , run a business. I’m currently applying for appealing a benefits claim and I’ve been told that a GP letter or medical report could help support my case. I just wanted to ask — how did you go about getting a GP letter for benefits? Regards Dheeraj and Meenu {removed surnames to…
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Wheelchair User Getting a cat
Hi. i am a wheelchair user and am thinking of getting a cat. I have a few concerns. Eg: being able to reach and fill the food bowl and also fill and empty the litter tray. Can anyone tell me if they are in a similar position to me and if so what do they do or use to make this possible. Thanks
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Keeping social once retired?
It’s still a few years off for me (health willing), but I’m starting to worry about staying socially connected once I retire. Most of my friends from work have moved on, and those roles have been filled by people just out of university, which makes it increasingly hard to relate. I don’t have much of a friendship circle at…
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Pharmacy technicians in the GP practice
Having this forum makes an enormous difference to my stress levels. I appreciate being able to put my thoughts here and hearing back from anyone who wants to chip in. Pharmacy technicians have a whole list of tasks in a GP practice nowadays. Ours, for example, changes your medication without asking or telling you. When you…
