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I wanted to talk about having special needs and ways to cope with them?
I wanted to help others to overcome their barriers and challenges.
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What is the best accessible fashion brands?
Dressing is a common act we all share, for people with disabilities it can be exhausting and draining ! Finding accessible clothing can be hard. What are some accessible brands and clothing you have found work for you? What makes them work?
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Is the welfare assessment process meeting disabled people's needs?
Read the full article on the Evening Standard here Do you think the current welfare assessment system meets disabled people's needs? Is it fit for purpose? What could change? What do you hope will come from the consultation?
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We are running a campaign to get benches back in Bramley Shopping Centre
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I need help finding overnight home carers for my disabled niece on Friday nights. Where do I start?
I’ve joined this community to help find some overnight home carers for my disabled niece on Friday nights who lives in Clevedon. Where do I start? Any help would be much appreciated.
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difficulties registering for priority services with water board
hi, i live in a privately rented flat in north west england. as the building was converted into flats the utilities were never sectioned off and my bills are included in the rent. the electricity board contacted the water board on my behalf to register me for priority services, however the water board are refusing to do…
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Should people with long COVID be recognised as disabled?
ITV: Should Long Covid be recognised as a disability? You can read more about long COVID on the NHS website.
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Looking for Accessible accommodation in Norwich with ceiling track hoist!
Hello there my name is Nu [they/them]I am doing some extra film work in Norwich next week and I'm struggling to find some accessible accommodation. What I need is a room with either a ceiling track hoist or a profiling bed. I've gone to almost every reputable hotel sites including some exclusively disabled holiday sites…
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Mobility Scooter Question...
I've been offered to purchase a Mobility Scooter from another disabled person. It is a Remco Maxi XLS and in very good condition for my own needs. It is my understanding that it will need to be registered if I intend to use it on any roads, however the current owner doesn't have any paperwork at all for the scooter and he…
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Anyone Have Experience With The Scottish Social Care System?
I'm going to try to keep this as short as I can. For some back story: when I was 15, I moved to Scotland from England with my parents. My pre-existing mental and physical health problems got worse in the year leading up to us moving and we ended up homeless for a while, which obviously made things worse. When we finally…
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Parent Carer, Author, Music and Football
Jon shares his experiences as a parent
carer, to his son Jordi who has Cerebral Palsy; their love for storytelling,
music and football. Last Friday
Cardiff City Foundation, which organises activities in the community, including
football sessions for disabled children, held a 10 year anniversary event. The compere was a…
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Meeting friends
I feel lonely I want to make friends I want to fill up my time
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How Many people can be aboard a mobility scooter?
Purely out of curiosity. I have just seen a man, riding a large mobility scooter, and on board he had two very young children, possibly aged 5 and 6 years old. I was just wondering if this is something one is allowed to do. I have a 4 year old great grandson, he would love it, but I am a bit hesitant, as I don't know the…
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Who should I contact from my council about how the condition of pavements affects my mobility?
I am a new mobility scooter user, and, until now, had never really noticed the condition of the public footpaths and pavements. Things have suddenly changed drastically, and I am absolutely astounded at the dreadful condition of the footpaths in my area, and also. the lack of dropped kerbs in many places. I would love to…
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Local kids wreck my back gate every day. Are they allowed to do this? What are my rights?
I’ve got osteoporosis in my spine . Which caused a lot of damage to be diagnosed. My back is very painful and fragile. I don’t advertise it or tell anyone. I’ve lived in my rented house for near ten years and for some reason kids have wrecked my back gate . That’s on the side of my house. First playing football and now…
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Somerset Wheelchair Services
Hello to all, I am currently applying for a Personal Wheelchair Budget and Somerset Wheelchair Services (Millbrook) have been disgraceful throughout. They constantly tell me things, then deny later. Help and compassion for my needs is being totally ignored. I have requested the eligibility criteria for a chair and they are…
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Hi, my name is Sarahosullivan! I've got small fiber neuropathy, and am struggling. Anyone else?
H I've got small fiber neuropathy and I'm struggling has anyone got it thanks
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One less worry...
So about 8 weeks ago I had to have a chest xray...can only think it was something to do with one of the results of my blood tests as I hadn't reported any chest problems. Anyway, scary bit, I get a call 2 days later saying they found something which may be nothing, but I was to have another xray 6 weeks after the first.…
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Services for epilepsy
Brighton and Hove coffee and chat All local branch and group face to face meetings and activities have been suspended. We realise that many people rely on their group meetings and activities for information and support. Some of our groups are offering information and support through local virtual groups, using Zoom.…
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NHS Continuing care. What options and agencies are there out there?
I have a request from a client who needs NHS continuing care package. I have done a bit of research on it and it apears the only agency out there supporting people is Beacon. They are also recommended by the NHS and they charge after giving 90 minutes free service - are there other options or agencies out there?
