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Curious on the cost of living payment as I applied for pip in November? I'm on uc
I got the first 2 cost of living payments. But I seem to be in the very small group who have not yet got the 3rd and final 299 payment. I only thought of this today that is it possible I won't get it because I applied for pip in November. Although I've not even got pip yet and I'm pretty confident I may not after what I've…
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Flat building access
Hello - I am looking for some advice/help to point me in the right direction please. I am a quadriplegic who uses a manual wheelchair and am living in a 2 bedroom flat and privately rent it but I have issues with access. There is a main front door that is too heavy for me to open, both from inside and outside the building…
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Service Provider Discrimination
Hi This is my first post I have a mild physical disability and my daughter (aged 21) is disabled and bed bound. We recently had an awful experience with Currys PC World and sent in a complaint letter detailing discrimination. We had a response of "we can offer you £50 as a Good Will Gesture". I found this GWG comment very…
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PETITION AT 24K NEED MORE WARWICKSHIRE COUNCIL RESIGNATION AND REVIEW OF SEN FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.
Hope everyone is well I am new to the community but I am happy to be here. I am the petition maker for the recent events in Warwickshire I have joined to try to get some more signatures on my petition to take this to parliament we are nearly at 24k signatures. We protested today at the offices and will continue to do so…
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Work capability
Guys I've had my results in from a wca from DWP I'm fit to return to my lollypop job even though I'm on mobility scooter and as a carer new rules in you are to be allocated to work coach you do have to be actively seek work as when you get a job you have to nominate a friend or relative to care for the person who you are…
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Advice on Lower back degenerative disc disease
Hi all just found this site and looking for some advice on Lower back degenerative disc disease I've had it for around 6 years now been to gp had x rays etc phisio chiropractor etc but to no avail gp just keeps perscribing naproxen which works but I don't want to be taking them long term I'm looking for a safer alternative…
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Autism post Diagnostic assessments as basic legal requirement for adults with autism
Having been diagnosed with autism later in life in 2021, I have found a shocking lack of post diagnostic support for autistic adults and where the post-diagnostic assessment is the datum, the benchmark needed for identifying the required post diagnostic autism supports needed on a case-by-case basis - what I have…
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I need help in housing
I have a problem with housing, as I am a refugee from Ukraine, I do not know the rules, they want to force me, what should I do about it, since I do not have a lawyer or a lawyer to help me with this, and I still own a pog
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Feeling guilty because I didn't do a workout ( on my period ) adhd autism
Hello, I usually like to stick to a routine because it helps me focus my mind and keep my thoughts in check. As someone with autism, I often struggle with boredom and frustration, which can make me feel angry and uncomfortable. That's why working out is so important to me! Tonight, I was hoping to push myself, but I'm just…
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February challenge
Hi everyone thank you to the lovely @Albus_Scope for sharing this opportunity I'm doing the fitness challenge in February I thought I would set up this thread to share our journeys
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Good morning People!
Just a quick one.If you get a PIP reassement form and you fill it,sent it is there any chance once you filled that form after they will receive it so they increase your rate for example from 270 to full rate 570?Thx in advance for all the advices!
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Need advice after awful pip assessor experience
Hi was hoping for some advice and support. Sorry if this is long winded but feeling really upset about what's gone on. I have ME , fibromyalgia, vertigo ,depression, anxiety and PTSD and the most serious thing I contend with are chronic hemiplegic migraines which mimic stroke . I've unfortunately had some bad luck and…
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Blue badge and pip help needed!
Does anyone know if the council can turn down a blue badge even if you have the mobility element of the pip award or can't they do that?
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Anyone know how I get a support worker and also get assessed for equipment in my home from council?
My mobility is getting worse and need to be assessed by health care in the council. Will they give me a support worker and aids etc like a walk in shower at all? Thanks
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Please help!
Is it normal for pip to run out the same day as your blue badge does anyone know?
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Arranging financial security for daughter's future - what to do?
Hi. We have a disabled daughter and obviously are not going to be around for ever to look after her. We're flummoxed about what to do now in order to ensure she has financial security in the future, does anyone else have experience of this please, or advice for us on where to start?
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Advocacy
Hi, I have difficulties communicating and about to pursue an autism diagnosis. Have managed all my life academically and professionally (not always easy or perfect but manageable) but found myself struggling to communicate effectively with the vast numbers of professionals/officials in my son’s life. I have disclosed needs…
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advocacy doesnt exist for gp appointments
No advocacy exists and its impossible to get someone to go to drs with you for neutral person so you can get fair competent service. why? All public services either provided or outsourced dont seem to offer fair access. The receptionist tried to help but even ended up talking with me infront of reception waiting area with…
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Help I'm confused
Hi All, new to the site but not new to disability. I'm on PIP, UC, Housing etc and don't work. I want to start a business (Self employed) and be a partner with my wife who is my carer. But I am concerned about money and my benefits. I want to work part time (Not sure if it's gonna be 14 or 20 hours a week) but what would…
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Anyone faced this or similar?
Thanks in advance for reading this, I'm way out of my depth. We live in Wales in an adapted bungalow, both 70 with physical disabilities and I'm having an op anytime now to remove a large growth next to bowel. Council have arranged for heating and boiling to be changed which is great. Problem is the contractors want us to…
