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Onslaught
how does everyone feel about the onslaught on pensioners by the Labour Party. I’ve just watched Angela Rayner defending the right to a warm home, but changed her tune when she got in power. Looks like the single council tax allowance will go too. Maybe the railcard and bus pass are next. Or the paid prescription service.…
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Minor Changes to CHC Package
Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong section to post in. Got a question or two about "minor" changes to a Continuing Healthcare (CHC) package. Some background: This concerns my mother, who is 77 years old. In 2017, she complained of a bad back and fever, consulted the GP, who prescribed morphine for the pain. 48 hours later,…
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Assessments.
I had an assessment by a forensic psychiatrist and a forensic psychologist.The psychologist was a [Name removed by moderator] who had done work with Judge Judy. [name removed by moderator] was from New York based in Glasgow and came down to see me at Washington,we spent about three hours together.All this was in…
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Pads at night: leaking = not sleeping
Hello everyone! I'm Leah and I'm the mum of a 12 yo boy with CP and ASD. He wears pads overnight which fit him fine and are an 8/10 absorbency. He wears the same ones during the day. Problem is, at night they're leaking (sometimes during the day too), which means we're all up in the night. we've tried lots of different…
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Grants For Holiday!!!!
Hi everyone , I was wondering if there are any organistions that give grants to people with disablitites to assist with hoildays.. Appricate any info😊
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Emotional support animals
Hello again everyone, I’m on LCWRA and unlikely I will be working again in the future, due to a number of mental health reasons. I live alone and my purpose feels massively diminished, recently leading to ideation of end of life scenarios. I wondered if anyone knows of any charity where I can obtain an emotional support…
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Wheelchair, accessible, local meetups
Hey there, im new to this group. I was wondering if anyone knows of any local groups or ways I can find to meet up with other wheelchair users. I'm new to wheelchair life and was hoping to make some new mates who have similar life experiences and even tips to share. Would be great to see more people like myself as I feel…
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Medical file incorrect notes
I've recently complained about medical notes being incorrect. The letter I sent has been noted and are looking to add an addendum to my medical notes to include the multiple injuries I sustained. I'm not sure what to else to do other than the next step to take to ombudsman. My compensation claim and industrial injuries…
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Discrimination will shoping
I Have noticed when shoping with out a mobilaty aid i am not boverd by sercuraty as much Can eney one ells relate to this?
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The ability to talk.
Hi everyone, This is just to say that although I write poems and jokes here, all are my way of being able to explain what is going on inside. I have been dealing with people who have dementia, mental issues, learning difficulties, and many other complaints that most, (not from our communityAt Scope) would tend to give a…
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to be added to recent post.
Did you see that comming? In reading this people are already trying to make a decision as to where this is going. unless you read the whole thing don't guess the answer.
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Hi to all, severe pain, what can I do?
I am Still having servre pain in my bladder and my back hips ect doc won't give me any strong medication cus it's not working but isn't bothered about what's causing all my pain feels like bone on bone pain I am not happy. Think I need a mobility scooter. I cannot do Leg raisers at all. What can I do? Paracetamol Ibuprofen…
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Advice on Protecting Footwear in the Garden?
Hi everyone, I’ve recently started using some reusable boot covers to keep my boots dry and mud-free while gardening, especially during rainy days. They’ve been pretty handy, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried something similar or has other recommendations for keeping footwear in good shape while working in the…
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Historic medical records
I am trying to obtain my medical records from 30+ years ago - to clear my mind when I had a serious accident. I have moved house in between - so different GP / Hospital. Does NHS keep medical records forever or are they destroyed after x years ? How do I start my search - and where ? Is there a central storage place or are…
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We Might Regret This - NEW - BBC 10pm
We Might Regret ThisComedy drama about a queer, disabled woman of colour in her early 30s. Stars Kyla Harris, Elena Saurel, Darren Boyd, Sally Phillips, Ed Bluemel and more. Comedy drama inspired by the lives and experiences of its creators Kyla Harris and Lee Getty. Centring around a new relationship, an impending blended…
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Hi, my name is SusanJessica1! Diverticular Disease, not putting on any weight since a hospital visit
I'm 64 and live in County Durham. I was diagnosed with Diverticular Disease in March 2024 when I ended up in Hospital after first being diagnosed with a severe UTI but the Antibiotics didn't take the pain away from the right side of my stomach so i took myself to the doctors who then sent me straight to the Hospital, I…
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Screaming
We have a local chap who clearly has MH issues who walks/runs around the neighbourhood all night screaming loudly I emailed the local PCS, last year and asked them for help/to make sure that they were aware of it - they weren't (despite being based locally - they could not miss it ) I was told to let them know next time it…
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Chronic vertigo / vomiting
hi my name is Chris and I have meniers. I have had three attacks of chronic vertigo/vomiting in two months. I’m worried about my job and life in general now. How do people cope with this. One attack at work and two at home. My worry is how to deal with this if out and about, as I can’t stand/walk when this happen. Any…
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Exopulse Molli Suit
I came across this suit by pure chance while surfing YouTube. I have had Spasticity in my left arm, wrist, hand and left leg since early 2012. I had been thinking that Stem Cell therapy was the solution to Spasticity, but it isn't! The Mollii Suit is an incredible innovation, but raises a series of important questions. 1:…
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Is Bristol Accessible?
Hey! I'm thinking about moving to Bristol for a degree I want to pursue, but I have fibro and use a walking stick. Can anyone who lives in Bristol with mobility issues give me any advice? Particularly about the hills which I really noticed when I visited 😅 Hannah
