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Is it okay for a mother who's not disabled to use a disabled toilet to change her baby's nappy?
Disable toilets, Hi I’m Dee Is it acceptable for a mother who is not disabled to use a disabled toilet to change her baby’s nappy and prevent a disabled person using it? I stopped off on the motorway and needed an accessible toilet and this woman was ahead of me and just wanted to change her baby. I asked if I could go…
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A byte-sized history of my gaming life
We asked one of our resident gamers @MrAllen1976 to tell us more about his love for all things pixelated, and he didn’t disappoint. So, sit back and dust off your joystick as he takes us all for a wander down gaming memory lane. Where it all began My first gaming memory is playing Manic Miner on the ZX Spectrum 48K way…
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Hospital appointments system NOT disabled friendly
I am a (virtual) non speaker and find NHS booking systems don't work for meeg) Today, I received an email confirming that an appointment could be booked at my local hospital for an endoscopy - this is vital to check for an polyps in my "poo" tubes.I tried to get my GP to book me an appointment - but was told to phone.....…
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Does dyslexia and asthma count as a disability?
Does dyslexia and asthma count as a disability?
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'Sign language 999 BSL service launched for deaf people'
Russell is here to guide you step by step when you download the app so that you can understand what the permissions are for. We encourage you to do this now so, that in a real emergency, you will be connected to an interpreter within seconds. #999BSL pic.twitter.com/D3TzCOnrnj — SignVideo (@SignVideo) June 18, 2022 Over…
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Is this legal?
Hi. I have lived in a Retirement Village for the last six years. The following question has appeared on a Resident's Satisfaction Survey which has just been issued. 'Do you feel there should be a health assessment process in place for current residents?' What a minefield! No mention of this at time of purchase or in the…
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home decorated help
I am a disabled person i have lived in my council property from 1996 and claiming benefits i can't afford to get my home decorated which it is in need of badly please can you assist me by letting me know if you can help or where i can get a grant to get it done. I rent my house which is managed by islington council
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Shopping with mobility issues - queues and seating
Hi, I have mobility issues which means that I use a mix of mobility scooters, wheelchairs and also I can walk short distances with a walking stick. I try to remain as mobile as I can and only use the chair or scooter when I really am having a bad day. I've been in situations where I've been with just my stick and I can't…
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Don't die of embarrassment: Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel issues are often seen as taboo or embarrassing to talk about, but it's really important that you look after your bowel health, and stay vigilant in looking out for signs of trouble. In an interview we did with an NHS Bowel Screening Coordinator, we found out that It's therefore…
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Let’s Play Fair and make playgrounds inclusive
Let’s
Play Fair and make playgrounds inclusive Today we launch our brand new campaign,
Let’s Play Fair, to make playgrounds inclusive for disabled children. Our playgrounds are places where
memories are made and where children can be themselves. Yet many
disabled children can’t enjoy their local playground because it isn’t…
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is there any funding to help someone with serebal palsey gain access to funding for hydrotherepy
she lives in gloucester. any help would be appreciated
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There should be a disability card similar to student cards
Student card give students discounts on many things, and also don't have to pay council tax, which is great and totally understandable because students don't typically have much money. So why don't disabled people also have the same thing? When even someone with PIP and UC combined, it's barely enough to live on, let alone…
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Benefits and mortgages
Boris Johnson is about to announce that rules will be changed to allow benefit claimants to buy homes according to the Times newspaper. Good news for some! 🙂 see tomorrows newspaper headlines at sky news https://news.sky.com/story/saturdays-national-newspaper-front-pages-12427754
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Does anyone have Cervical Foraminal Stenosis and Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis recently after 2 years of appointments and tests/scans etc. My main problems are Cervical Foraminal Stenosis and Cervical Spinal Stenosis. I was wondering if any others have these and if so, does anyone suffer from dizzy feelings and stumbling, instability? I get these…
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Reasonable Adjustments
I requested that DWP use "reasonable adjustments" on my PIP application - since I am unable to speak on the phone. Yesterday, I received an email from DCS DCPU Alternative Format Team."This is your confirmation
email. We have received your request to receive communications from DWP by
email. We can offer this as a…
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SOS ADVICE OF WARRIORS AND AND SCOPE HEROS
I am trying to find some information i stupidly deleted. I have been refered for a n asessment for a PA with adult social services; I have agreed to this as CMHTY say it is an option but I dont have to foloow through if they accept me and I not complete4y complety certain and comfortable with idea. Information I have…
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Weight/Exercise
Morning all,anyone use local groups for exercise,weight loss etc ? i ask as i have pain and mobility issues and worry about my weight and fitness daily but find it very hard to get into swimming/gyms or motivation being quite far from the main town and in a small village,wondered to similar people do online/group meetings ?
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Are there places that do accessible baths or spa treatments?
Hi. I look after my mum who has recently had a prolonged period in hospital which has left her bed bound due to loss of condition. Trying to give her the best quality of life and learn more about disability and ideas to help and look forward to chatting to others. I’m interested to know if there’s such a thing as being…
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Blue badge appeal/hidden disability
Hi everybody so I’m not too sure where to start really feeling quite deflated and a little bit overwhelmed so I’m just looking for some light-hearted advice please so here goes I suffer from numerous mental health conditions that stop me on every day basis I also received both parts of personal Independence payments I…
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Holiday Insurance
Hi I’m fortunate to be going a holiday but been declined insurance due to new non serious health investigations re my shoulders with pins and needle. Other more serious issues would otherwise be covered although at a big premium and excess. My Husband is in a similar position - what right pair we are 😂. We are Still going…
