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When does it become a “failure” to make reasonable adjustments?
I’ve been off work on stress leave since the 12th August due to my working environment clashing with my autism. It has been the consensus that I am needing reasonable adjustments in the form of a job role change. I cannot return to work until that’s done. My manager has made 2 “attempts” to accommodate. I have said on…
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How to improve schools?
Hi! I'm SpaceAce. I live in the US, so I don't know how much help I'll get here. I'm just wondering what kind of accommodations are available in schools for disabled kids in the UK. The way I see it, lots of kids go undiagnosed in the States, and that leads to burnout and mental health problems later on. It might even make…
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Wellbeing webinar | Almond Tree Foundation
Hello
community! I’d like to talk about something our friends at Almond Tree are doing, but first a little about them! Who are the Almond Tree Foundation? The
Almond Tree Foundation provides online wellbeing support for families of
disabled people. It is aimed towards parents, relatives, partners. Anybody who cares for a…
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Storage facility discrimination
Hi there I have a rental at a storage unit. During a recent visit to storage unit, I requested assistance in locating my unit due to my disability-related challenges. However, the staff member I interacted with was dismissive and refused to provide the necessary support and was aggressive so I left and was unable to find…
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Care assesment was dismissive/confusing
Hello, So about a year ago I wanted to access an employment support org to get help with finding a job and accommodations on work. I reached out and they told me that I needed to contact the council to get a referral, so I did and they told me I d have to have an appointment. I got an email and found out it's a care…
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Carers allowance prosecutions
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/07/unpaid-carers-allowance-payment-prosecution-earnings-rules
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Exercise prescription from GP
If I'm able to obtain one of these (for swimming) do I have to use public pools / group sessions specifically for types of illness/disability or can I go and use a private pool? How would the payment work to the pool owner?
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The Great Donate
If you're anything like me, you might be having a Spring clean out and wondering what to do with your pre-loved things. If so, why not consider donating it to one of Scope's shops and turn your pre-loved into re-loved. Everything you donate helps us continue our work, including running Scope's online community. To read…
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Can anyone give me advise on total laryngectomy please for my dad x
Hi, my dad had a total laryngectomy 2 years ago and all was ok (apart from many chest infections over the years) but 3 weeks ago eating has become a problem as he can't eat solids anymore due to it feeling like it's stuck and a gurgling sound. He's currently on a liquid diet but I'm wondering is there anyone out there that…
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Disabled Discrimination support needed
I was recently a victim. The police discriminated me, not first time. It happened in 2017 too. I am physically disabled. The officer on the phone said in a condescending way; "Do you understand if we take a statement it will go to court?" Then attended my home, it got worse, one officer saw my crutch and said: "I see you…
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Hi, my name is concal! banned from shopping centre. Needing advice.
Hello I wonder if you can give us any advice .My friend and I are both disabled . He has autism and speech and language difficulties .We have both attended [Name removed by moderator] shopping centre in [Location removed by moderator] for years and never had a problem before. We have always felt safe there and especially…
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Brain injury
Is a brain injury classified as a disability
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Laws and OT assessment - Can OT deny assessment for a ramp if I'm not a wheelchair user?
I need help and advice. I have several medical conditions and am disabled using between walking sticks and a rollator and in the future I will need to use a wheelchair as I nerd operations on my leg. I gave a, left leg with a knee and ankle that doesn't bend or flex fully. Social housing moved me out of a half derelict,…
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PIP descriptor opinion - managing budgeting decisions
Hi can I have opinions on whether or not the DWP were right to give zero points on the managing budgeting decisions descriptor when I told them I struggled to cope with £28000 of debt since 2008 and I’m currently in an IVA only by chance of a random cold call from an IVA specialist company,I also told them that I have to…
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Lcwra
Hello I saw news lcwra 2025 change that and stop that means I didn't get extra money?
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Wheelchair Cricket
FREE wheelchair cricket session at Eastwood leisure centre in Woking, Surrey - all ages and disability level are welcome. Come and join in - we have everything from table cricket, soft ball cricket, through to hardball cricket. All played in a wheelchair - come and join in and contact me to book a spot. (Family are very…
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Health Minster and us.
Sorry, the last post was sent before it was
completed. Giovan at Scope: My point was that the Social Care Act has already
been tweaked before and nothing had been done except what they as a government
wanted to do or give. STATEMENT: "Who this could
affect" anyone who NEEDED SOCIAL SUPPORT to mix with other people
face to…
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Looking for nonprofits that increase the independence of people with disability
Hi - I'm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I'm currently abled. I work with a private foundation that hopes to increase the independence of people with disability by giving grants to nonprofits - often small nonprofits - to start or expand effective programs. Job training programs, outdoor adventure programs, creative arts…
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Social services refusing to allow partner to continue as PA due to exceptional circumstances
I have a care package of 50+ hours (significant and complex physical and mental needs). Without PAs I am stuck at home, often without food and drink, and some days in bed. I have been a direct payment user for years, but due to having to fire someone before Christmas, I am down to 1 full-time PA who is struggling with…
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Where is the Health Minister
I try to keep up with what is going on but can any one tell me who or where is the Health Minister. Since the latest reshuffle I don't know who does what any more? We know or supposed to know that the government changes as for the best, but for who? If we are going to get any improvements the first thing I have noticed is…
