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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.…
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Council tax exemption
Hi does anyone know about council tax exemption, how long in takes ? Do they back date payments ect , if any replies would be appreciated.
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Going out
Guys and doll every I got told I not well in the head I find very to go out and meet people I feel like no good to walk the same ground as them
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CEA Card - free cinema tickets for a guest of a disabled person
Did you know about the CEA card? It is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association. The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. A complimentary ticket is provided on the assumption that the…
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I am a county cricketer - what's your involvement within sport?
Hi all. I am been fortunate to have represented Hampshire within their disability cricket setup since 2005 when i was 13. I love the social aspect as well as being part of a team environment. i will confess though, i am ultra competitive. I have also tried my hand at Boccia where i win a silver medal at a Hampshire special…
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Boredom
Happy New Year to all! Hi I’m disabled and in lockdown like everyone, does anyone have ideas on things to do to avoid being bored. All ideas welcome
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I need a downstairs toilet has anyone done this
Having a downstairs toilet would make my life so much easier. I would like to know if anyone has had one under their stairs or put a small extention on their property for a toilet. I think under our stairs maybe a little too small, so looking at it, it may require a brand new staircase to give it more room, or we could be…
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snow/ski suit
I was wonding if any now of any places I can get a all in one snow/ski suit for adults to help me stay wam when need to use wheelchair
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has anyone put a toilet under their stairs
Has anyone coverted under their stairs to put in a toilet and sink. If so do you have any pictures and what was the cost.
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support bubble explanation
Hi all Weve been put in Tier 4 and wondered if I explained our scenario could anyone tell me whether we are able to form a support bubble as the government website is as clear as mud. I am disabled and my husband is a keyworker. My parents (we live 10 doors apart) are my carers and provide support for me and my children…
