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Anyone know how I get a support worker and also get assessed for equipment in my home from council?
My mobility is getting worse and need to be assessed by health care in the council. Will they give me a support worker and aids etc like a walk in shower at all? Thanks
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Please help!
Is it normal for pip to run out the same day as your blue badge does anyone know?
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Arranging financial security for daughter's future - what to do?
Hi. We have a disabled daughter and obviously are not going to be around for ever to look after her. We're flummoxed about what to do now in order to ensure she has financial security in the future, does anyone else have experience of this please, or advice for us on where to start?
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Advocacy
Hi, I have difficulties communicating and about to pursue an autism diagnosis. Have managed all my life academically and professionally (not always easy or perfect but manageable) but found myself struggling to communicate effectively with the vast numbers of professionals/officials in my son’s life. I have disclosed needs…
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advocacy doesnt exist for gp appointments
No advocacy exists and its impossible to get someone to go to drs with you for neutral person so you can get fair competent service. why? All public services either provided or outsourced dont seem to offer fair access. The receptionist tried to help but even ended up talking with me infront of reception waiting area with…
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Help I'm confused
Hi All, new to the site but not new to disability. I'm on PIP, UC, Housing etc and don't work. I want to start a business (Self employed) and be a partner with my wife who is my carer. But I am concerned about money and my benefits. I want to work part time (Not sure if it's gonna be 14 or 20 hours a week) but what would…
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Anyone faced this or similar?
Thanks in advance for reading this, I'm way out of my depth. We live in Wales in an adapted bungalow, both 70 with physical disabilities and I'm having an op anytime now to remove a large growth next to bowel. Council have arranged for heating and boiling to be changed which is great. Problem is the contractors want us to…
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Continuing healthcare
What exactly is "Continuing healthcare" ?Who does it apply to Is there any downside to it ?It appears that no savings are taken into account ??
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Do I have to disclose my sisters financial affairs to her supported living providers?
Hi all, I'm new here. I'm in need of some advice please. My sister lives in supported living and has done for about 6 years now. The providers where she lives are requesting to make all of her financial affairs, i.e benefits how much, when paid etc, if they have savings. I am their apointree and have POA and Seal with all…
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Daughter dropping out college early due to mental health
Hi all new to this my disabled daughter has decided to drop out collage due to mental health issues she 19 and we claim child tax credits she gets disability element and child benefit,we do pay this into her own bank account what happens to CTC and child benefit will this stop right away ? I’ve no idea thanks
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I’m Tired of Being an Activist Out of Necessity
Being disabled forces us to see inequality. It forces us to see inequality because, so often, we are on the receiving end of it. And so often, we have to advocate for our fundamental rights: healthcare, safety, respect, and life. We become activists speaking up for the rights of disabled people - campaigning, complaining,…
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PIP called back
Hi, new here. I had a pip assessment for PTSD and mobility at the begining if December. My form hadn't been sent to DWP by this Wednesday so I called them. The assessor office said it was at audit and they needed to clarify a few things before sending over to the DWP. I have just received the call and they wanted to know…
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Using the equality act to ask for a reasonable adjustment to remain with my GP after a house move
Hello, I am sorry if I am posting in the wrong place but I am in desperate need of help, I cannot stop having panic attack after learning from a receptionist that my GP practice does not cover the area I am being offered a move to, their coverage area end 2 roads away from mine, I was placed on the social housing list…
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This is a mixed bag.
I was reading a post on a site about man-made objects and how they were able to cut and transport Granite Blocks without chipping, or, wearing the faces, and also not cracking the blocks on transport, the latest one was 1650 TONS, one piece and better finish than a Lazer? The nearest quarry, hundreds of miles away? In…
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Hi to all I have bought a trike to Ride to lose weight
I have bought a trike to Ride as I have balance issues when walking I have been on the trike its Right Good I luv it. Going on it again tommorow. How long will it take me To Loose Weight Doing this. Sparklebright63.
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Worried my partner long time care
Hi I social worker set set come around see my partner next week since both live together since she getting care at moment and I’m getting care soon I want ask reason social worker is coming around to move on long team care and I worried put her in a home since she getting care our flat I want her get long term care but I…
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ADHD: PIP consultation and perceptions
Hi, I'm new. I'm 41 and I've just had my PIP consultation phonecall this morning. I have ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorder and without doubt some co-morbid learning issues. From the way the consultant focused the questions, it was definitely his impression that ADHD is a mental illness, not a hard-wired neurological…
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PIP review what to expect?
Hi all hope everyone had a nice Xmas day. I've just had my text message yesterday! telling me I'm up for my first pip review & I'm worried about it.I was diagnosed with cancer & a brain tumour 5 years ago, 3 years ago I had to give up working due to constant chronic fatigue mainly from my brain tumour. I applied for PIP…
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Concerned
Hi everyone just a quick one I have a 29 year old disabled daughter she gets dla or pip top rate she also gets a mobility car so my worries are her mum and mum’s partner my daughters stepdad use her car for work my daughter has to get the bus nearly every time she goes out she misses loads of hospital appointments because…
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Disability benefits and new DWP law
I feel so guilty I spend my disability money on things I want (after paying for what I need), people say that you should treat disability money like a job pays you but this new law is making me so scared like am I spending my money wrong? Am I using my income wrong? I'm sorry I know this might seem odd but it's genuinely…