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Parent Carer, Author, Music and Football
Jon shares his experiences as a parent
carer, to his son Jordi who has Cerebral Palsy; their love for storytelling,
music and football. Last Friday
Cardiff City Foundation, which organises activities in the community, including
football sessions for disabled children, held a 10 year anniversary event. The compere was a…
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Meeting friends
I feel lonely I want to make friends I want to fill up my time
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How Many people can be aboard a mobility scooter?
Purely out of curiosity. I have just seen a man, riding a large mobility scooter, and on board he had two very young children, possibly aged 5 and 6 years old. I was just wondering if this is something one is allowed to do. I have a 4 year old great grandson, he would love it, but I am a bit hesitant, as I don't know the…
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Who should I contact from my council about how the condition of pavements affects my mobility?
I am a new mobility scooter user, and, until now, had never really noticed the condition of the public footpaths and pavements. Things have suddenly changed drastically, and I am absolutely astounded at the dreadful condition of the footpaths in my area, and also. the lack of dropped kerbs in many places. I would love to…
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Local kids wreck my back gate every day. Are they allowed to do this? What are my rights?
I’ve got osteoporosis in my spine . Which caused a lot of damage to be diagnosed. My back is very painful and fragile. I don’t advertise it or tell anyone. I’ve lived in my rented house for near ten years and for some reason kids have wrecked my back gate . That’s on the side of my house. First playing football and now…
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Somerset Wheelchair Services
Hello to all, I am currently applying for a Personal Wheelchair Budget and Somerset Wheelchair Services (Millbrook) have been disgraceful throughout. They constantly tell me things, then deny later. Help and compassion for my needs is being totally ignored. I have requested the eligibility criteria for a chair and they are…
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Hi, my name is Sarahosullivan! I've got small fiber neuropathy, and am struggling. Anyone else?
H I've got small fiber neuropathy and I'm struggling has anyone got it thanks
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One less worry...
So about 8 weeks ago I had to have a chest xray...can only think it was something to do with one of the results of my blood tests as I hadn't reported any chest problems. Anyway, scary bit, I get a call 2 days later saying they found something which may be nothing, but I was to have another xray 6 weeks after the first.…
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Services for epilepsy
Brighton and Hove coffee and chat All local branch and group face to face meetings and activities have been suspended. We realise that many people rely on their group meetings and activities for information and support. Some of our groups are offering information and support through local virtual groups, using Zoom.…
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NHS Continuing care. What options and agencies are there out there?
I have a request from a client who needs NHS continuing care package. I have done a bit of research on it and it apears the only agency out there supporting people is Beacon. They are also recommended by the NHS and they charge after giving 90 minutes free service - are there other options or agencies out there?
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new member here ? Are there any activities for myself, partner, or children to attend in Coventry?
Hello ? Thank you for letting me join you all. My names Samantha but Sam for short. I'm 30 years old and a mum of 2. Two and a half years ago i had an injury that led me to become disabled. My Ma and partner are my 24/7 carers and care for my children also. I am incredibly grateful to all four of them for the care that…
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Does anyone else have hemachromotosis?
So, after searching the forum, it seems that most posts on the above condition are around 3 years old. I wondered if anyone wanted to discuss this condition now? I was diagnosed 11 years whilst pregnant. I was an older Mum, so underwent genetic testing. Found to have 2 copies of C282Y. My ferritin level was 555. I may be…
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Has anyone here ever been discriminated against in a hotel due to their disability?
Hi all, I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user and I'm currently fighting a well known hotel chain after they discriminated against me during a recent stay. However, I'm now curious to know just how widespread discrimination is in the hotel industry and weather the industry, as a whole, treats disabled people with the dignity…
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And so begins the Paralympics 2020! Will you be watching?
We're a tad excited here on the online community as the Paralympics 2020 have officially begun today. Read on for more news about exciting activities to get involved in, Paralympian's
and events to look out for and tell us: what are you most excited about watching? What can I look forward to on the online community? Over…
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Do you have any concerns about the coronavirus vaccine?
I'm sure many of you have heard by now that there are a few different coronavirus vaccine trials going on at the moment. You can read more about them on this BBC webpage. Although many are celebrating the news of promising trials, others may also have some concerns. We're really interested in hearing your views, so we'd…
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Supermarket discrimination advice needed
I was shopping in a UK high street supermarket and at the counter I tried to purchase a lottery ticket. The person serving me asked me to remove my mask. I explained to them that I would prefer not to and I gave them my ID which they looked at and I told them why I would prefer not to remove my mask. The person then got…
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Will you continue to wear a facemask after the 19th July?
BBC News: Coronavirus: When can we stop wearing face masks or coverings? Last night, PM Boris Johnson confirmed that mandatory mask-wearing is due to end in England on 19th July 2021. Some people are keen to see the back of wearing facemasks, whereas others are worried it's still too soon. What do you think? Will you be…
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Hi, my name is Jaclin! Is copd considered a disability in the UK
Is copd considered a disability in the UK
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‘My grandma has dementia’: Alex on why his children’s books don’t shy away from impairment.
Alex Winstanley speaks to us today about how lockdown and life
with his grandma inspired a new collection of children’s books seeking to
normalise impairment from an early age. What do you think to his ideas? What first inspired you to write children’s books centred around characters with
impairments? I am
extremely…
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Is it ever rude not to stare?
As the Paralympics draw closer, promotion of Channel 4's upcoming coverage has been increasingly ramping up. Alongside this promotional trailer, posters with the slogan 'it's rude not to stare' have attempted to grab public attention through ironic messaging. But today we're asking, is this 'tongue in cheek' slogan harmful…
