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Finding PAs/carers - has anyone else noticed a change in the pool of carers lately?
Hello, Are you having trouble finding carers? I'm looking for care for my son and daughter. I used to get a lot of response to adverts before the pandemic, but now candidates seem to be in short supply. And those that answer don't seem to be very interested in the job. Often they don't reply when I follow up on their…
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Anyone faced difficulties with application for council tax disability reduction?
I was wondering if anyone faced difficulties with their application for council disability reduction. After months of trying, i received a telephone call to discuss the application so they could make a decision, this was 2weeks ago. My council tax payment does not appear to have changed, or reduced, as the full amount…
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amend laws to refer to “collision” instead of “accident.”
We wanted to share this post on behalf of one of Scope's volunteers: Please
share and sign this petition to amend laws to refer to “collision” instead of “accident.” It’s been 8 years since I was hit by a car,
going 101mph, whilst stood in a bus stop. Last week I had surgery to
repair further damage from this. Driving at…
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I have lost my national insurance card
Hi there, Can I get a new national insurance card I lost mine years ago incase I should need it I do know my national insurance number off by ❤️ heart. Can you send me a link so I can apply for a new one. Sparklebright63.
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Direct payments and Personal Assistants - do you get more for your money?
If you employ a PA with Direct Payments and instead use your client contribution with the direct payments as opposed to using a council and care agency (who charge more per hour than they pay the carer) - are you able to do more with the PA's time and the cost would be less?
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Osteoarthritis
Good morning all, I'm getting really confused and upset, I've had osteoarthritis in both hips now for over a year,but I'm now getting pain down my spine, and I feel like it's getting worse, I saw my podiatry two weeks ago, as have to have insoles as the difference in leg Lenght, I keep asking my doctor to refer me for more…
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Issues with mental health assessment
Hi Over the last 8/10 years I have been seen by my local mental health team, I have been assessed a few times, all ways received different diagnosis, every time I went I would see a different nurse/consultant, no care plan was ever put in place, I would have the assessment then be sent back to my GP with no help. I was…
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Issues with mental health assessment
Hi Over the last 8/10 years I have been seen by my local mental health team, I have been assessed a few times, all ways received different diagnosis, every time I went I would see a different nurse/consultant, no care plan was ever put in place, I would have the assessment then be sent back to my GP with no help. I was…
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Sense Charity - Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Education Fund
Is your MP a champion for disabled children? Children with multi-sensory impairment across England are missing out miss out on education because of the shortage of specialist teachers in schools. You can help make sure children with MSI have the best start in life. Click the link to email your MP and ask them to support a…
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Campaigning in getting young disabled people into employment
Hi my name is Zoe I am currently campaigning in getting young disabled people into employment and would really like to have more young disabled people to join me in getting the message out.
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Regarding tax
Not sure if anyone can help me but will give it ago. I have spoken to HMRC and they said my tax free allowance is up to 12,500 before I pay anything, I am still working. when will I get my new allowance where I won't pay any tax untill I get over the 12,500? is it April. Thank you all.
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Denial of wheelchair space
As a wheelchair user I have had problems with buggy owners refusing to fold buggy and hold the baby. I've been left sitting in the rain because the person won't fold the buggy because "my babies asleep". Babies are woken for lots of reasons but people have fought for the space clearly described as the wheelchair area. Bus…
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Invisible disability leads us to a very big problem
Hi everybody does anyone facing a problems like me because our disability is invisible !! when I use a disables chairs or wc or any places that is special for disables people or places saying Priority for disabled special at airports or Public transport or hospital.Do you think is better if we wear something like hand…
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Sense Charity - Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Education Fund
There are almost 4,000 children in England with multi-sensory impairment (MSI) and everyone has the right to an education. Our research reveals that 52% of local authorities don’t employ any MSI teachers. Families tell us they’re struggling to access support for their child. We’re calling on gov't to create a new MSI…
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National Insurance Number
Hi, My wife is a foreign national that moved to the UK in 2009 from the United States, and cared for me as I have muscular dystrophy. In December 2018 she was granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) which should give full access to benefits. Unfortunately her health has declined more recently and she is now…
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Denial of wheelchair space
As a wheelchair user I have had problems with buggy owners refusing to fold buggy and hold the baby. I've been left sitting in the rain because the person won't fold the buggy because "my babies asleep". Babies are woken for lots of reasons but people have fought for the space clearly described as the wheelchair area. Bus…
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new on this website. Love to travel, but it's not always easy to find accessible accommodation
Hi Scope Members, just discovered this website. I am Laura from Spain but live in Germany. I have a special like for UK...literature, Films, your beautiful Old Towns. I visited London a few years ago. Now I want to see other parts of UK, reason I am here, to get more information about accessibility. I am wheelchair user…
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HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES ACCESSING THEIR MEDICATION
1 IS NOT AT ALL 8 IS SINCE DECEMBER WHEN CHEMISTS COULD NO LONGER DO IT FOR YOU = VERY DIFFICULT
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Make sure the government hears your experiences
Scope is here for you during this difficult time and we
want you to know your voice is an important one and must be heard.
Coronavirus has drastically changed all our lives. It’s vital that the
Government, businesses, and the public don’t forget disabled people. Share your experiences with us,
and we’ll make sure…
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How many feel their needs are not met to be able to use a taxi to get around?
Hi everyone. I hope all are well. I can't use any public transport; not only due to claustrophobia but getting lost and balance issues, too. I can only use taxis with no locks on but feel this request is only met by one taxi company and their drivers won't always turn up (without notification) so often just rely on walking…
