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Disability History Month 2022
Hi everyone, Any ideas for Disability History Month? 16th November - 16th December
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Being Black and disabled - 'Battling two barriers makes it double the challenge'
The following quotes are taken from Disability should be part of Black history conversations – I’ve gone my whole life seeing people like me erased (Independent). Over to you... Do you have an experience of being Black and disabled that you'd like to share with us? Which Black and disabled people do you look up to?
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Using Slimming world or Weight Watchers as a wheelchair user
I am trying to lose weight and have been for many years, I wondered if there were any wheelchair users here who use either of the above groups? I have contacted them both and neither have any wheel on scales nationally which I think in this day and age is far from inclusive, especially for such a large and lucrative…
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Liz Truss and Benefits
How are people feeling about Liz Truss, her understanding of people living with disabilities and the security of their benefits going forward? Interested to know your views?
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Beauty/nails Advice from wheelchair users
Hi :) I know this might seem a bit shallow for here, but I don't know where else to ask this. People in self propelled wheelchairs, is it possible to have nice/artsy nails? Not super long but kinda medium, but with like pattern nail polish and stuff, or does it just chip/break off? Thank you in advance ^_^
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Is this comment discrimination?
A manager described me as having a "persecution complex" when I raised a legitimate workplace concern. I do not suffer from a persecution complex, nor do I suffer from psychosis or schizophrenia. From what I have seen, the manager did not investigate my concern, as it seen that it was simply my delusion that was the issue.
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Hi, my name is ken606! It was gut wrenching to be excluded from the Covid19 Carers Payment
Like everyone else in our position, it was gut wrenching to be excluded from the Covid19 Carers Payment while looking after a disabled relative for the last 2yrs. Those of us who couldn't work reduced to claim Carer's Allowance and without the full support of a pressurised Social Services Care Team, I calculated…
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Equality act 2010
I'm new ere but,I have been the subject of a personal vendetta by Manchester city councilThis involves an abuse of courts processAnd my nieghbour abusing my rights to family and private lifeWhere by southway housing in Manchester used a vunerable adults to support allegations of harrassing my nieghbour which is unfoundedI…
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Accessible Toilets. What's your experience?
Recently on a trip to Wimbledon I had a pretty poor experience with their accessible toilets, they were either being cleaned, dirty, lacking toilet roll, or the door wouldn't lock! Whether it's at a big event or in your local town or a shop, what is your experience of accessible toilets generally like?
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Weight loss plateau
Hello I need to know urgently today if weight loss plateaus are temporary?
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The Tori Party?
We've all been sharing our views on the mini-budget on the community lately. It's got me thinking about what your manifesto would include, if you had your own political party. For fun, you can also name your party :) Mine would have to be the Tori Party, I suppose... What points would you include in your manifesto? Comment…
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Is it cheaper to cure someone or pay them benefits?
A random silly question that has been on my mind... In a country where there is a taxpayer-funded healthcare system alongside a benefits system, such as the UK, is it more viable for the state to treat someone who is out of work and receiving financial aid due to a (potentially) treatable long-term illness, or to keep them…
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recently moved near hospital, so had to change to UC from ESA *NIGHTMARE!*
Since moving to nearby Colchester Hospital obv due to health, we've been treated in a way I can only describe as passively abusive by UC Case Worker. Which flares up our illnesses and is generally making life horrible. Every day, my husband tries to speak to them by phone or journal to re establish our previous Benefits…
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What Being Disabled Really Looks Like
Hey everyone. Hope you’re all well in these current times. I wanted to share my thoughts after reading a story about a person who is going through major issues to get the right support. One way or another most people have a life/health issue myself included. We are often controlled by the government, health services even…
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Adult yearly assessment and Social worker report.
Hi.. I wonder if anyone can help or point me in the right direction. I have severe osteoporosis arthritis and limited mobility. My knees, hands and spine are main concerns. Recently My PA left due to pregnancy she was with me for 3 years and everything was running smoothly. Due to where I live (30 minutes from nearest…
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Hi, my name is wilko! Quick prescription service
Hello everyone, good news I was expecting a phone consultation last April 2021 but as my condition was stable and Covid was rampant I thought the main hospital must be overwhelming with the covid issues. Well my condition had worsened so contacted my hospital only to be informed they forgot to follow up consultation so I…
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psoriasis psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - anyone have the same?
Hi I have psoriasis psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and have done for nearly 23 years. I would like to hear from anyone who has the same condition as I do and we can compare notes as well as having a laugh and a cry.
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Parking charges
I recently pulled into a McDonalds I'd never visited previously, where the car park was run by ParkingEye. They allow 2 hrs free parking, PCNs thereafter. If they are saying that up to 2hrs is what an able customer needs, should they not acknowledge that disabled customers might need longer - a "reasonable adjustment", as…
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Hi, my name is Sunnie! I need help with my energy bills
Hello team, I need help with my energy bills, that’s dangerously high that I didn’t asked for! I don’t have enough room in my daily living costs to pay for it! Grave concerned with rising in October and next January it’s affecting my health and my disability and being Deaf as I communicate by email thank you
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Thinking about setting up a YouTube channel
I am thinking of set my YouTube channel and I going create videos about difficulties I face with my cerebral palsy. i would appreciate to hear what other members in the community think idea?