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What's your experience of waiting for PIP?
I work for Macmillan Cancer Support. We're thinking of launching a campaign in the autumn calling on the Government to reduce waiting times for PIP (from application to payment). Claimants
are currently waiting on average 20 weeks, which we think is unacceptably long. Not only that, the Government has promised to make a…
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Problem renewing Disabled railcard
(Not sure if this is the right place to post this but can't see "travel" anywhere else)I am trying to renew my son's disabled railcard but the site has been displaying this message for ages. "500 - Oops! Something is broken. We are experiencing technical difficulties at this time and working to correct the problem." I…
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‘Staggering increase’ to disability energy helpline, Scope tells Channel 4 News - watch now!
Alison Kerry, who works for Scope, has spoken to Channel 4 News about how the energy bills crisis is affecting disabled people. Watch the report now: https://youtu.be/hyVt6nxU62I Over to you... How are you being affected by the rising cost of energy bills? What do you think the government should be doing about it? How do…
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Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) on the autistic spectrum -awareness
hello, I'm new here and I'm trying to raise awareness of PDA which is a **** profile sitting alongside ASD. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is now widely recognised as a distinct profile of autism. Individuals with a PDA profile will share similar difficulties to others on the autism spectrum in the following areas: *…
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What does the Disability Pride flag represent?
Disability Pride Month takes place throughout July. It's not something that always gets a lot of attention, so I thought we could start off by talking about the Disability Pride flag :) The Flag This is the Disability Pride flag: It was originally designed by Ann Magill in 2019, but has since been updated. The design used…
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Autism friendly gymnastics in London
I'd really like my boys, aged 4 and 5 to be able to participate in gymnastics. They both have autism, and my younger son in particular would definitely need a 1:1 support. Does anyone know of any places in or around London that offer this? I've send a few enquiries but so far come up with nothing! I'd even be happy to pay…
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Do shops need to accommodate?
I had a very scary experience a few days ago, the shop lift wasn't large enough for me to navigate with my power chair, the doors did not have a sensor and shut whilst I was trying to leave causing me to get stuck with my chair and in the process injury myself. I have contacted the store's customer service, was given £5…
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ESA benifit
Hi I get ESA as I have M. S. and cannot get the cost of living money as the say I am not on low income but I have to pay half the bills and. The electric is up from £80 a month to £191 I don't now where they have got that amount and with £50 a week for rent I don't know what to do
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Hi, my name is KitCAT69! Looking for tips about transport and holidays for severely disabled
My husband is severely disabled and is in a wheelchair. Looking for tips about transport, day trips and holidays
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Create your personalised invitation and engage your MP in Scope's Let's Play Fair campaign!
Create your personalised invitation! Today, to coincide with National Play Day, we are launching
a new action for our campaigners. It's an opportunity for friends, family and
parents of disabled children to engage their politician (MP in England or MS in
Wales) with the Let's Play Fair
Campaign. The campaign is calling on…
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What are your top questions about invisible illnesses & Disability Pride Month in the US?
On this side of the pond we're finishing out Disability Pride month, and like a lot of people with invisible disabilities or mental health issues, I have complicated feelings about using the word "disabled" and Disability Pride. I wrote a lil blog post trying to answer some of the most common questions I hear from friends…
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Not enough Drop curbs is problem with my disability
Is there people finding the pavements in Coventry a problem with not enough drop curbs on my scooter cars and vans parked on the pavements so I have to go on the road so dangerous
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Pip claiming for foot long term foot injury
I have recently applied for pip using the online system in June. I had a accident when I was 8 years old on my right foot as im getting older now 34 found out I have permanent nerve damage When walking I get very bad pain on my foot can't walk. Throughout the year growing up I thought it was just go away My GP referred me…
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Can I apply for PIP? I'm asthmatic and dyslexic
Can I apply for pip as I’m asthmatic and dyslexic ?
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Anyone with British gas
Hi I'm. With above and its direct debit They say I'm. Not paying enough and il. Be in debt if I don't increase my monthly payments I can't afford to Is, there any help as I've just been. Awarded lcwra
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Disabled woman fined more than £1,000 for parking in disabled spot
In an article on BBC News today, Cerys Gemma, who lives in Cardiff Bay, said the space allocated to her flat is inaccessible for her, because there is not enough space to access the car in her wheelchair. Instead, she has been using one of the parking spaces reserved for visitors with disabilities. New Generation Parking…
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Ill health retirement for local government pension. Has anyone appealed a decision by OH?
Hi im in the process of medical retirement and I have been assessed by OH as Tier 3. I would like to appeal this decision and wondered if anyone else had been in this situation. Thanks in advance
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Still waiting for the first half of the cost of living payment
Myself and my fiance are still waiting for our first cost of living payment. My fiance's twin and oldest sisters have had theirs, but us and his middle sis are still waiting for ours. I think my fiance is getting a little too impatient though as he was hoping to be able to use some of it so that he can get a few things…
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PIP declined. Devastated.
Hi all Im 43 have undiagnosed knee pain, I've been suffering for 12 months its being investigated it prevents me from walking. I use a walking stick. I have mental health issues as well that mean I feel I can't leave the house alone. I've put in for PIP got declined, then Mandatory reconsideration again declined. I only…
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Checked my bank this morning and got a nice surprise
At about 2.45am this morning I decided to check my bank (it does an automatic update every night from around 1.55am to 2.30am, so I couldn't check my bank before then). I wasn't expecting anything to be in, but when I looked at the screen on my phone I discovered that the first half of mine and my fiance's cost of living…
