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Are there any grants available to help autistic kids access sports and fitness?
I have a twelve year old son with autism, global learning delay, sensory processing difficulties, and auditory processing disorder. As a result of a combination of issues, he has put on a lot of weight, despite being an enthusiastic sportsman. He has put on so much weight, I am now worried that he might give up on his main…
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Does anyone know who operates the phone buddy scheme
Hi all I have heard about a volunteer scheme where people who are lonely can have a person allocated to them who they have regular contact with on the phone. I cant remember who administrators are for this but I would be interested in becoming a volunteer for them Does anyone know any info or who they are @Ross_Scope have…
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Free cinema tickets for disabled people
Free cinema tickets from for disabled
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can i cancel my blue badge application
i was told by my doctor to apply for the blue badge with my local council. i filled out the forms and paid the fee. They have asked for an indepdent assessment. The problem I am not great around people. I struggle being in the same room as another person, and with my experience with an assessor from PIP, i am feeling…
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In so much pain..struggling to walk or do anything at all.
Hi everyone I'm new hear. I wanted to say hi. And have a moan about how I am feeling. Wanting people's opinions on my post and health. So I've had fibromyalgia for almost 6 years I've always struggled getting pain management. And I've learnt to go steady and not over do things..last year in January I had a total…
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Masks
Hello everyone. I am deaf and I lipread but with people wearing masks it’s impossible. I ask people to lower them but some people won’t. What are your thoughts on this?
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Vaccination for home carers
Has anyone heard if the government plan to vaccinate us parents who are Carers (and in receipt of the highest level of Carers Allowance) to children or young adults who are in the clinically vulnerable/shielding sector and due a vaccination by mid February?
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Hi, my name is SWESTCARDIFF!
I am not managing living alone atm Disabilities & sleep issues are making each day a misery.i need help.
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Finding friends in Glasgow area
Hi Due to the lockdown I have been feeling lonelier recently. I am not a fan of social media and I am no longer on Facebook. I have 2 best friends since childhood. They are both healthy and have their own families. I have never felt comfortable talking about my health and how it impacts my day to day life with them. I have…
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Post lockdown Bowling league for the disabled?
Above. I know I'll never be the English Kyle Troup (US pro bowler with 70s hairdo) but I'd like to join a local amateur 10 Pin Bowling league once the Bowling Alleys are open post lockdown. Would there be such a thing local to Sheffield? I do have an unusual way of Bowling, I bowl 2 handed between my legs lol, sometimes it…
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We won't be forgotten - share your experiences
Are you disabled or know someone who is? With the UK in recession, getting welfare and employment right
for disabled people is more important than ever. Join Scope's campaign for disability equality and share your experiences.
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How being disabled prepared me for the pandemic
Ruth
is a recently retired teacher with CP and Perthes’ disease, a condition that affects
her hip. You can follow Ruth on Twitter here. How being disabled prepared me for the pandemic At the moment it seems as if the
world is awash with articles titled things like: * ’15 Ways to Love Lockdown’ * ‘How the Pandemic Has Shown…
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Let us know about your coronavirus vaccine centre visit.
You may have seen some social media and news reports recently about the problems people have faced when accessing coronavirus vaccine centres. This Birmingham Live article gives one example, reporting on 'Pensioners panicking at having to travel 30 miles.... for vaccinations'. We wondered if you, or a loved one, had…
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Have you been denied a Blue Badge for your hidden impairment?
A journalist is looking to speak to a person with a hidden impairment who has applied for a Blue Badge, but was denied it. He would like to know how this has impacted your life, and hear about your Blue Badge story. If this is something you've experienced, and you're interested in sharing your story, please send an email…
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How do you get a bus pass?
Why cant the council bus pass people talk to the council disability people and just give my son his bus pass? If they are owed money their happy to talk to each other.
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Autism
I would love to be on tv and no one can help me out can someone on here help me
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Vaccinating the care workers of 'clinically extremely vulnerable' people.
This week, Baroness Campbell questioned the parliament and Lord Bethell on when directly employed carers/PA's of clinically extremely vulnerable people will be vaccinated. You can hear her question, and his response, in this Parliament tv video. His response was: Do you think the government's response is good enough? Also,…
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Are you classed as 'clinically extremely vulnerable'? Claim your free vitamin D before 11/01/21.
Just a heads up for those who for one reason or another might not have got round to it, the deadline for applying for your vitamin D is this Monday (11 January 2021). To apply, visit this NHS webpage and make sure to have your NHS number handy to fill in the required details. For more information on eligibility, please…
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can somone shed some light on COVID vunerable letter
Hi, my wife has been off work since last march. She works at a supermarket and was put on furlough. When it was time to return back to work her doctor said she was not allowed due to her health condition. So she stayed off work and received company sick pay until it finished in October. Now, she is receiving £95 per week.…
