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NHS
GP really do need a shake. We have all paid into the system but it seem to be crumbling at its knees.GPS are well paid but we have been short of. GPS for a number of. Years. Talking to your. Gp over the. Phone does not give the same response . The doctors should know their patient. I am trying to get a district nurse to…
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Hi, my name is Chillbro! No support for my friend
I am living in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. I'm originally from California. Born and raised. 5 years ago I just picked up and decided to move to Hawaii. It's been quite an adventure. But let me get to the meat of it... I have a dear friend who is 60. He was in great shape and has been all his life. When he was younger he…
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Need your advice please, on minutes allocated to bathing, admin etc in a Care & Support Plan
Hi everyone I'm supporting an old friend with the Care & Support Plan process. He gets a direct payment from his council atm. He has a significant set of diagnosed complex needs, and we're just now waiting for an additional ASC diagnostic assessment for him. Due to his mix of conditions, he needs most things doing at a…
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M.e has made me a Snowflake
Hi all. I'm Jojo , stuck in bed and feeling super overwhelmed by my health . How is the cold effecting yall ?
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Hi, my name is robhether! DWP minister
My local MP asked a question of DWP minister on Monday 5/12 asking why people who become disabled after reaching state pension receive less benefits than younger people with the same illness. He also asked that the minister agreed that the support people receive should be based on their illness not their age. The response…
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My inspired poem for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
My inspired poem for International Day of Persons with Disabilities Tomorrow is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. it’s important we promote the rights and well-being of our persons with disabilities as we have equal opportunity for all disabled persons to live their lives incorporating a positive light of…
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A&E
Who else finds it impossible to be at A&E? A chief consultant told me many years ago that no one with a neurological disease should be in A&E. I have consulted with Prof Duncan Young (retired) who worked on changing ICU. He agreed that A&E has too much noise etc for the sick. But also for me, the benches are too hard. I…
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School
Dear All Is there anybody on here who went to [Removed by moderator – personal information, please see community house rules.] I was there from [Removed by moderator – personal information, please see community house rules.] I just wonded wheather anybody remembers that's all
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Anyone with Dyspraxia/Have any Knowledge?
Can a Disability Lead To Dyspraxia? Folks Before you read this, I don't know much about Dyspraxia. I was told once that there are variants of it. Also if anyone reading this with Dyspraxia could we please communicate, I have several questions. I have been told I am clumsy. This being falling over at any time not through…
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What can I do to find out if the restaurant are compelled to have a disabled facility?
Hi I need some advice if anyone can help me. I went to a restaurant on Sunday and it is smallish and cosy on the ground floor with approx 15-18 tables. However, you then navigate an iron spiral staircase up to the second floor which has a huge open floor of lots of tables and then at the rear is the bar area separated by…
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Community spaces with hoist
Hi everyone, Is anyone aware of any large community rooms in the Oldham/ Manchester areas which also has access to a hoist? I want to try and access a space to put on a platonic cuddle event. Yet it would pose a health risk if anyone wanted to lift me from my wheelchair sans hoist. If anyone has any advice or pointers as…
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Rights are not for sale
Hello there I am self representing at an employment tribunal against an international company with no legal or practical help whatsoever I am autistic and now have an official diagnosis of cptsd I have won the right to a five day public hearing in Cardiff the company has tried to settle out of court to buy my silence yet…
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Hospital
Well that,was an eventful afternoon. For the past year and half I have been taking medication for parkinsons as was diagnosed with it. After todays visit the pd specialist says " I do not have pd and he doesn't know what's wrong with me as he is not a neurologist just a pd specialist". So that's all that time taking…
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Frustration and upset
Recently been through a little nightmare... So whilst working one day my shoulder started really hurting and to cut a very long story short here I am 2 months later no use of my arm and in tremendous pain. Its got to the point where I have to get my partner who is working full time and enjoys his job, to look after me when…
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'Heat, eat or ventilate – the impossible choice facing disabled people'
We're all being impacted by the cost of living crisis, but disabled people may be particularly badly affected. I know that this can be an upsetting topic to talk about, and that it's something we've been chatting about quite a lot on the community. Feel free to give this discussion a miss if you need to take a bit of a…
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Pip eligibility with a care package from social services
Hello I was wondering if anyone can help me please. I am moving into my own flat (low level support) which is funded by housing benefit. I need to have a care package to qualify to be there which us funded by the council. (My social worker does paperwork) I am entitled to section 117 aftercare. Can I still claim pip for…
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Hi, I am after some advice around terminology
Hi All, I am a full time wheelchair user due to a spinal cord injury (T9/10 incomplete) along with some issues including Heart Issues (Have had 1 heart attack and 6 cardiac arrests). I became disabled almost 5 years ago and I work for a holiday resort in Wales and am in charge of analytics and data. We are in the process…
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'Twitter's layoffs are a blow to accessibility'
Wired: Twitter’s Layoffs Are a Blow to Accessibility Over to you... Do you think Elon Musk is justified in his decision? Can you think of another example of where accessibility has been deprioritised on a digital platform? Do you use Twitter? Have you noticed any changes?
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Hi, my name is MartinLanterneRouge! Is the Dublin Castle in Camden accessible?
Hi, I live in manchester, I'm planning a trip to London. Does anyone know if the Dublin Castle in Camden has accessibility? Nothing on trip advisor or their website...
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Live: Your Thoughts on the Autumn Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce his Autumn Budget this morning. You can follow what he says live on the BBC website. Share your thoughts with us below!
