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Scoliosis help
I need a little help. I have scoliosis, I underwent surgery twice, once to install two bars and a few years later they were removed due to the pain that a screw was causing in my spine. I still have lumbar scoliosis and severe lordosis. I have my limitations and they are not few, as well as recent back pain. But now I…
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Access Card
Hello was just wondering if anyone can help me I was diagnosed as autistic last year and have been told to look into getting an Access Card but am a bit confused cos I am waiting for a PIP tribunal so just have my diagnosis letter but does anyone know if this is enough evidence to get the card?
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Election 2024: Our manifesto for an equal future
Hi all :) Skip to the bottom of the post if you just want to know how to send our manifesto to your MP! As many of you may know, the
Government must hold a general election by 28 January 2025. We recently found that 8 in 10 disabled people feel politicians are out of touch with their lives. And that over 6 in 10 disabled…
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Lichen Sclerosis
Hi, I’m a 45 year old female. Post hysterectomy and also suffer with hypothyroidism. Has anyone else been diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis? Find it so desperately depressing especially through a flare up
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Tiles
hello everyone has anyone got carpet tiles in the bathroom or kitchen? That are not glued down. Do they move at all? Are they safe for wet areas? Thank you xx
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Discrimination at Work
Hello My Name is Cleo and I would really appreciate some advice and support about what I believe to be Disability Disctimination at work? This is my first post so hope I've done it right. Thanks
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When does it become a “failure” to make reasonable adjustments?
I’ve been off work on stress leave since the 12th August due to my working environment clashing with my autism. It has been the consensus that I am needing reasonable adjustments in the form of a job role change. I cannot return to work until that’s done. My manager has made 2 “attempts” to accommodate. I have said on…
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How to improve schools?
Hi! I'm SpaceAce. I live in the US, so I don't know how much help I'll get here. I'm just wondering what kind of accommodations are available in schools for disabled kids in the UK. The way I see it, lots of kids go undiagnosed in the States, and that leads to burnout and mental health problems later on. It might even make…
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Wellbeing webinar | Almond Tree Foundation
Hello
community! I’d like to talk about something our friends at Almond Tree are doing, but first a little about them! Who are the Almond Tree Foundation? The
Almond Tree Foundation provides online wellbeing support for families of
disabled people. It is aimed towards parents, relatives, partners. Anybody who cares for a…
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Storage facility discrimination
Hi there I have a rental at a storage unit. During a recent visit to storage unit, I requested assistance in locating my unit due to my disability-related challenges. However, the staff member I interacted with was dismissive and refused to provide the necessary support and was aggressive so I left and was unable to find…
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Care assesment was dismissive/confusing
Hello, So about a year ago I wanted to access an employment support org to get help with finding a job and accommodations on work. I reached out and they told me that I needed to contact the council to get a referral, so I did and they told me I d have to have an appointment. I got an email and found out it's a care…
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Carers allowance prosecutions
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/07/unpaid-carers-allowance-payment-prosecution-earnings-rules
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Exercise prescription from GP
If I'm able to obtain one of these (for swimming) do I have to use public pools / group sessions specifically for types of illness/disability or can I go and use a private pool? How would the payment work to the pool owner?
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The Great Donate
If you're anything like me, you might be having a Spring clean out and wondering what to do with your pre-loved things. If so, why not consider donating it to one of Scope's shops and turn your pre-loved into re-loved. Everything you donate helps us continue our work, including running Scope's online community. To read…
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Can anyone give me advise on total laryngectomy please for my dad x
Hi, my dad had a total laryngectomy 2 years ago and all was ok (apart from many chest infections over the years) but 3 weeks ago eating has become a problem as he can't eat solids anymore due to it feeling like it's stuck and a gurgling sound. He's currently on a liquid diet but I'm wondering is there anyone out there that…
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Disabled Discrimination support needed
I was recently a victim. The police discriminated me, not first time. It happened in 2017 too. I am physically disabled. The officer on the phone said in a condescending way; "Do you understand if we take a statement it will go to court?" Then attended my home, it got worse, one officer saw my crutch and said: "I see you…
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Hi, my name is concal! banned from shopping centre. Needing advice.
Hello I wonder if you can give us any advice .My friend and I are both disabled . He has autism and speech and language difficulties .We have both attended [Name removed by moderator] shopping centre in [Location removed by moderator] for years and never had a problem before. We have always felt safe there and especially…
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Brain injury
Is a brain injury classified as a disability
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Laws and OT assessment - Can OT deny assessment for a ramp if I'm not a wheelchair user?
I need help and advice. I have several medical conditions and am disabled using between walking sticks and a rollator and in the future I will need to use a wheelchair as I nerd operations on my leg. I gave a, left leg with a knee and ankle that doesn't bend or flex fully. Social housing moved me out of a half derelict,…
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PIP descriptor opinion - managing budgeting decisions
Hi can I have opinions on whether or not the DWP were right to give zero points on the managing budgeting decisions descriptor when I told them I struggled to cope with £28000 of debt since 2008 and I’m currently in an IVA only by chance of a random cold call from an IVA specialist company,I also told them that I have to…
