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Down’s syndrome brother
hi everyone my brother had Down’s syndrome who lives with our mum who is getting on in life so I down most of the care for them both. Here’s the question what will happen to my brother when something happens to Mum will I need to get power of attorney as I also have older siblings who do very little to help my mum and…
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What is Labour's policy on PIP
I spoke to my Labour MP about my worry of cash payments being stopped to ask about what the Labour Policy is if any on reform But couldn't get a straight answer?!
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Could you take part in our Election Accessibility Survey?
Disabled people often face barriers to both voting, and getting information in the run up to an election. Take our survey about how accessible elections are for disabled people. We'll share the information you provide with people running to be an MP so they can create an accessible campaign and understand why it is so…
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Dla , uc and travelling aboard
Hello i have my autistic child of 6 yold and i am single mother as well. I have dla, carer and universal.i took my girl in ireland up to one month because i know that you have to tell if u go aboard if is more than one month. Normally was fir a week but she got sick and i couldn t travel soon so i stick there at my friends…
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General Election 2024: What are the biggest issues you're facing?
Hi all :) Happy New Year! I hope you're all as well as can be. 2024 is set to be a big year. It'll bring a general election (probably nearer the end of the year), and more opportunities for our voices to be heard. We’re writing a manifesto ahead of the general election. It'll cover a range of issues disabled people and…
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Accessible toilets at festivals
I'm went to Glastonbury last week and had a wonderful time though I was worried about dealing with my impairment at such a busy festival. Unfortunately I had a bit of any issue using an accessible toilet and thought I would share my experience. After a lovely day, we went up to the stone circle to watch the fireworks, my…
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Migration letters
Hi just need abit of advice. I am on esa in the support group aswell as enhanced pip. Will I be affected by this migration letters that are been sent out soon to switch to universal credit. I am abit confused if anyone can shed any light please
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Can my sheltered housing landlord forbid me from charging my powerchair indoors?
hi I’m Craftypoppysmith, I have happily lived independently (with support) in sheltered housing for 5 years. It’s a small place with 8 flats plus communal spaces. I’ve always charged my wheelchair indoors overnight in a corridor. All of a sudden I’ve been told it has to be charged outdoors. This is against the…
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Not enough representation of disabled people in parliament.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jun/03/disabled-mps-uk-politics-election-craig-mackinlay
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No magic helper elf
Another grouch of mine, particularly since I’m asking for so excessively little – info it’d take 5 minutes to put on a website but they just don’t have the imagination. That’s the generous explanation. Warning: this is lo-o-n-g. Magic helper elves abound. Lemme set the scene. I’m single and always have been, used to doing…
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Multiple pay-dates
Not sure if this is 'Disability rights' or 'cost of living', kind of both. I guess this is comparatively trivial in that the important thing is getting the money at all, but it very much struck me. I worked full-time. Life was simple. At the end of each month my salary went into my account. I paid the essentials. What…
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We want another Minister for the Disabled?
I hope this link plays, as its well worth a listen for those who don't believe we need someone to speak for us in PARLIAMENT. https://twitter.com/i/status/1735762878542598578 iTS 1.27 minutes long and give me your views after. I won't comment until its been watched by those that doubt.
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My pip review
hi everyone hope everyone’s doing as good as can be Anyway I’ve had a couple of new diagnosed ailments and been told to ask for pip review early so first one I’ve now got spinal stenosis had back for years only just found it got osteoarthritis in one shoulder looks like the other now been X-ray on dr thinks so and hears…
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On behalf of a neighbour
hi I’m asking on behalf of a neighbour who is a widow and owns her own home no mortgage I believe but on disability and pension credit who is over 75. She would like to know if she can have a lodger, what process does she need to do and would it affect her disability and pension credit.
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NOW on BBC Parliament Mel Stride W&P Select Committee
Coverage of Wednesday's session
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Pip changes
I have a daughter who has learning difficulties, has a lack of awareness, danger and her surroundings and still believes in father Christmas, she's 20, whichever party wins election, could they stop her pip money and try to force her into work, and what vouchers can they give her for her disability, and what happens to the…
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New news or same old
hi all this Is on my local news today and wondered if the pip assessment is to change or whether it’s just old news, since the government announced vouchers for pip I hadn’t heard anymore (although I was trying to stay away from news) DWP PIP assessment rules explained as government plans huge crackdown
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18 year olds being made to do national service
"The Conservatives say the scheme would involve 30,000 selective military placements where "the brightest and best" volunteers would get involved in cyber security, logistics, or civil response operations full-time for a year. Everyone else (another 670,000 - 18 year olds per year) would do 25 days, or one weekend a month…
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What we spend our money on and bank accounts..
Hi all. I'm new to this so if this question has been asked already I apologise. Do dwp look at what you spend your money on? I keep hearing different opinions? I know they check our accounts.. Any knowledge on all this subjected greatly appreciated thanks 😊
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Question about the Election
Hi everyone 😀 I have a burning question which has probably already been asked and or answered, sorry if that’s the case. I was wondering why Sunak has chosen to “out of the blue” announce the Election at this point in time ? One day nothing, the next an election ? And in just 6 weeks. thanks for reading folks 😀
