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Budgeting loan
Hi I applied online for a budgeting loan 2 weeks ago but havent heard anything back, does anyone know how long this normally takes, someone told me I should of got a text straight away to say they had received my application, but I didnt, thanks
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WCA based on mobility
I have my phone appt Tuesday and while i think I've thought through most of what I need to i just wanted to see if anyone had done a phone assessment for mobility based issues. I'm going to ask my mum to take some measurements of bits of the house so I can give better estimates of how far I can walk and areas of the house…
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Bra advise
I struggle to fasten bras behind my back, well I struggle with clasps at all as my hands don’t work very well. Has any found a comfortable bra that’s easy to put on for a large bust? I’m really struggling to find anything suitable ? thanks!
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Hi, my name is Camellia! Autism Reasonable Adjustments in court
Hi I will be a litigant in person at a first tier property tribunal and will need to request reasonable adjustments- is there any way I can request to do it by papers etc given my autism and comorbid conditions. I have diagnosed dyspraxia and slowed processing and suspect ADHD and other issues that are quite common with…
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Why the NHS doesn't work extra notes.
I realise that some of my comments are controversial, as having a "hidden" problem, there are no grey areas with me, I am not using this as an excuse, but to my advantage, since when asking for what constitutes a legal document, I have all the laws and Acts quoted to me, this includes Charters and the Laws and Acts used in…
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Disabled cllr in Wales knits during council meeting. What do people think? meeting
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz4lxgn3xwyo I'd be interested to know what Scope think?
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pip
Hello There, I have reicived this tex yesterday: We've received the written report of your PIP assessment. We will write to you once we've made a decision on your PIP. As a guide you should hear from us within 8 weeks. You don't need to contact us unless any of the details you gave us have changed. Thank you. I didnt have…
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Student Loan and ESA
Hello to all who read this, I'm Faction. Or Paradox. Or Romana, whichever you would prefer. I'll take he/him or she/her as pronouns, again it's multi-choice. I got another letter from the DWP today. Instantly I can feel my pulse pounding and my anxiety skyrocket, they want to do a Compliance Telephone Interview and…
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Student Loan Repayment
So I just got off the telephone compliance interview with the DWP, since the student loan never went to my account and I don't recieve grants of any kind, my benefits are untouched. My question is, I'm considering starting to make repayments on the student loan. I don't like it sitting there and I'm thinking if it's gone…
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Help regarding accessible changing room closure
Hi. I am a member of a well known health club, one of the reasons I joined them is that they have an accessible/family changing room. However? 6 months down the line they have closed the room off for changing and say they need to use it as a free airway to the pool for the air flow apparently 😐 I've been in touch with the…
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Reptiles can offer companionship to disabled children
Having a pet is a staple of your childhood.
Many adults look back on their childhood pets with fondness and love. For
disabled children, this is no different. Many love to be around pets. Though a reptile may seem like an unusual
choice for a disabled child, they can be the perfect companion for the right
child. Here are…
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Our Last chance
I would like to see the law more severe toward
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Campaign for better disabled medical care
I am fed up with my GP surgery and local hospital - not recognising that as a non-speaking / poor mobility patient - I need the extra support that my condition demandsExamples include the fact that I am apparently unable to book a FACE-TO-FACE appointment with a GP - they ALWAYS want to a phone triage firstAnd similar with…
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My Wheelpower challenge from John O'Groats to Land's End
Posted on behalf of Adam Stanton-Wharmby. Hello, My name is Adam Stanton-Wharmby and I have cerebral palsy, which in my case means I am unable to walk and have no use of my left arm. Since 2017 I've been raising money for a number of charities and raising awareness of accessibility by completing a series of wheelchair…
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Hi, my name is katieh! Higher holiday insurance fees for disabled people
I am concerned that because of a quirk in legislation, that people with a 'managed'disability are charged extortionate fees for holiday insurance, and worse still the TAX collectec for the government , on the policy, is therfore higher, thus increasing the cost further. In these days of hardship (especially after covid and…
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Epilepsy and using the gym
My husband has been diagnosed with epilepsy and started meds at christmas. He hasn't had a seizure since. He was referred to the National Exercise Referral Scheme and went for his first gym session today. He had a meeting with the instructor last week and I completely forgot to mention his epilepsy. I handed his notes in…
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Legacy Benefits uplift, we've lost the battle.
I have just heard that the Court of Appeal has dismissed the case of four claimants who stated that not granting people on legacy benefits the same £20 uplift that people on Universal Credit received during Lockdown constituted discrimination against disabled people. Of course I am extremely disappointed and appalled by…
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Holiday home needed with tip-top accessible facilities, including a profiling bed
Hello! I am organising a big family holiday and am looking for a holiday home anywhere in the UK which can host 22 people, including someone with special mobility needs - we need a profiling bed and a wet room which works for someone in an electric wheelchair. The combination of the size of the group and proper accessible…
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Power of Attorney advice
Hi, I'm asking for advice for my dad who is the sole carer of my brother, who is 49 yrs old, and has Down's Syndrome. My brother does not have capacity to manage his finances in any shape or form. About 8 yrs ago before my mum passed away, my parents set up an ISA for my brother in his name. My dad asked at the bank about…
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NHS Hospitals
I was admitted to Fairfield General Hospital Stroke A & E Department on 14th July 1018 at approx 10.30am with a TIA, I started having a seizure at 9.20am I felt in a daze with both arms & legs violently shaking about as well as my head, I also felt a burning sensation in the top back section of my head as well as left…
