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NAS autism survey - now closed
Are you autistic, an autistic person’s parent/carer, or close family member? We are planning some campaigns to improve public awareness and attitudes towards autism, and we need your help. We’d love it if you could take our survey and share your views and experiences. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and…
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They don't care
You'd get better treatment and rights as a convict refugees WHY are they always targeting us what charities are on to them how much more can we take I'm on the edge one minute trying to stay grounded the next thinking of ways to exit unbearable
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Sorry
Oh OK sorry I'm no good online clueless how it works sorry
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Long Haule Plane Seat
Afternoon All, I am desperate for some help and advice please. If I wanted to go on a long haul flight I would have to pay for an upgraded seat due to all my health issues which I can’t afford and I feel like I being penalised by the airlines is there anything I can do. I have a nerve impingement in my neck which means for…
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Assistance dog co~op
I’ve had an assistance dog for 12 yrs with me in the co op no problem, I lost him this the start of this year, my daughter found me a pup to become my assistance dog and went in no problem a month ago an email had gone round banning me from taking her in, she has the lead and jacket explaining who she is I’ve done the…
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Should The Government Be Taken To Court Of PIP Denied Claims Who Win After Appeal
I am just wondering how many people believe that an investigation should take place and legal action taken against the Government for people who were turned down by PIP to only be given PIP on appeal. A large number of people who were turned down by PIP are put off appealing. Some never claim again due to the stress, and…
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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.