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Brain AVM
Hi everyone New here but I needed to know if someone’s been through a similar thing as I’m really struggling, at the age of 21 I was diagnosed with an avm back in 2013 and had radio surgery (gamma knife) in 2014 to treat it, unfortunately I suffered quite a lot of trouble post surgery I then developed epilepsy and started…
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Hi, my name is syswizard! Are 2 specialists from competing healthcare systems able to work together?
I had a PLIF about 5 years ago that was successful. This past year I was in need of more surgery as I could barely walk. This new surgery was not successful.After 3 months of constant pain post-surgery, I decided to contact another specialist to review what the original surgeon had done (same surgeon for both surgeries).…
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Hi, can I get some advice or contact?
Hi, I’ve just registered in the hope of finding the right support here.I wonder if I can get some advice or contact with someone who could support me. I became disabled about 10 years ago after cancer treatment and it has affected my life severely. I had to give up my job, I lost my confidence and my marriage is in a bad…
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Do you think the country will be back to normal by the summer
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My fav food or deserts ???????????
My fav food or deserts
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Post-16 transitions for young disabled people
Educational Pathways and
Work Outcomes of Disabled Young People is a 3-year research project funded by The Leverhulme Trust. We
are based in the Department of Sociology at the University of Warwick.
Our aim is to explore the factors that lead to disability inequalities in educational and
occupational attainment in England.…
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making the working environment better place to be
I am looking to start up my own business, being disabled my self I have found it hard to find work. I am wanting to employ people with disabilities to work in an office environment. our bodies may not work well but our minds are still ticking over. so I want to focus more on qualification and skills. I want to be mindful…
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FILL LEFT OUT. SOCIALLY FROM PUBS AND VENUES
HELLO MY NAME IS WAYNE. I LIVE KENT BUT GO OUT IN LONDON. FOR MY WORK. AS I AM THE FOUNDER OF LGBTQ DISABLED QUEER AND HEAR. THIS IS NOT A POST FOR ADVERTISE THE ASSOCIATION BY THE WAY WE PUT NIGHTS ON FOR DISABLED PEOPLE TO HAVE NIGHTS OUT. I FILL SO LEFT OUT AS A DISABLED. PERSON. AND I CANT BELIVE ON HOW MENY VENUES.…
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Spelling and dementia
Is it common for people to forget how to spell as they get older, my memory is getting poor. Is it just a part of life or is it because of our reliance on mobiles and pcs equipped with spell checkers.
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Can I get any benefits/Financial support to start a new business?
I propose to start a new Community Interest Company, starting in May 2021. Can anyone help me with finding funds, operations, administration in fact everything. The Company is called <moderator removed business name> and our target market is outlined on our executive summary. I currently receive State Pension and…
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Hi, my name is farkysmum! What could a GB FP LP FUNDING payment from DWP be?
Iv received a payment from DWP it says GB FP LP FUNDING I was wondering if it could be a payment from pension credit they stopped my payments for some reason in feb but when I called about a month ago the lady said she could not see a reason for stopping it and said she would reinstated it
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Do you think Christmas will be cancelled again this year.
Do you think Christmas will be cancelled again this year.
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Hip replacement advice
Hi Everyone I'm looking for advice and info. After a long wait I have been told my hip operation is due to be done soon. No firm date yet, for I have months of treatment for my kidney problem ahead before they can do it. I had a full knee replacement years ago and that is probably the best working part of my body, but for…
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Having covid jab tomorrow
Hi im having covid jab tomorrow anyone had side affects please
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Anyone else?
I was a young healthy very fit woman of 30. I was always very sporty played hockey,netball for school,was netball captain/coach to the younger girls in my house. I ram 100 & 200 metres played tennis. I really looked after myself. I played netball for a team when I was 27 & pregnant with my daughter. I only stopped when my…
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Grandad with MS takes first steps in 28 years thanks to new exercise regimen
Taken from Metro: Have you tried using exercise to get more mobile? Do you have a success story? Have you been able to access any accessible exercise opportunities over lockdown? Do you have any plans to start exercising again after lockdown has ended?
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Here's our Q&A with The Movement Centre
The Movement Centre is a UK charity and specialist treatment centre based in Oswestry, Shropshire that works to support disabled children living with conditions that can impact movement control. They work closely with families to provide children with targeted training therapy, which can support children towards gaining…
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Hi I'm ajvinny! I've put in a formal complaint as I wasn't allowed to see my brother in hospital
My brother passed away at the LGI in January age 47. My father and I his sister, were told we could not go down to see him because of Covid, only to find out that the family room had 8 people in there waiting to see him, none family may I add, so a nurse at LGI told his father and sister could not visit due to Covid. I…
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PSP training...does anyone have any experience with them?
PSP training...does anyone have any experience with them, esp for more complex physical disability inc communication and swallowing/feeding? Thanks
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How do you stay healthy?
Today is World Health Day. This year's theme is building a fairer, healthier world. I've listed just a few resources below on some key themes of healthy-living. Please comment your own tips and tricks below. Alcohol Consumption Drinkaware is a good resource if you're worried about your drinking habits. You can use their…
