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Denial of wheelchair space
As a wheelchair user I have had problems with buggy owners refusing to fold buggy and hold the baby. I've been left sitting in the rain because the person won't fold the buggy because "my babies asleep". Babies are woken for lots of reasons but people have fought for the space clearly described as the wheelchair area. Bus…
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Invisible disability leads us to a very big problem
Hi everybody does anyone facing a problems like me because our disability is invisible !! when I use a disables chairs or wc or any places that is special for disables people or places saying Priority for disabled special at airports or Public transport or hospital.Do you think is better if we wear something like hand…
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Sense Charity - Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Education Fund
There are almost 4,000 children in England with multi-sensory impairment (MSI) and everyone has the right to an education. Our research reveals that 52% of local authorities don’t employ any MSI teachers. Families tell us they’re struggling to access support for their child. We’re calling on gov't to create a new MSI…
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National Insurance Number
Hi, My wife is a foreign national that moved to the UK in 2009 from the United States, and cared for me as I have muscular dystrophy. In December 2018 she was granted Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement) which should give full access to benefits. Unfortunately her health has declined more recently and she is now…
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Denial of wheelchair space
As a wheelchair user I have had problems with buggy owners refusing to fold buggy and hold the baby. I've been left sitting in the rain because the person won't fold the buggy because "my babies asleep". Babies are woken for lots of reasons but people have fought for the space clearly described as the wheelchair area. Bus…
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new on this website. Love to travel, but it's not always easy to find accessible accommodation
Hi Scope Members, just discovered this website. I am Laura from Spain but live in Germany. I have a special like for UK...literature, Films, your beautiful Old Towns. I visited London a few years ago. Now I want to see other parts of UK, reason I am here, to get more information about accessibility. I am wheelchair user…
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HOW MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES ACCESSING THEIR MEDICATION
1 IS NOT AT ALL 8 IS SINCE DECEMBER WHEN CHEMISTS COULD NO LONGER DO IT FOR YOU = VERY DIFFICULT
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Make sure the government hears your experiences
Scope is here for you during this difficult time and we
want you to know your voice is an important one and must be heard.
Coronavirus has drastically changed all our lives. It’s vital that the
Government, businesses, and the public don’t forget disabled people. Share your experiences with us,
and we’ll make sure…
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How many feel their needs are not met to be able to use a taxi to get around?
Hi everyone. I hope all are well. I can't use any public transport; not only due to claustrophobia but getting lost and balance issues, too. I can only use taxis with no locks on but feel this request is only met by one taxi company and their drivers won't always turn up (without notification) so often just rely on walking…
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What is Purple day
The 26th March is Purple day, a time to get people talking about epilepsy, raise awareness of the condition and raise vital funds. On this day, tens of thousands of people across the globe come together to start conversations around epilepsy, raise awareness of the condition and fundraise to make a difference to the lives…
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To be independent within my wheelchair
Surrounding areas like carpets makee me 'disabled' more than i need to be. They make the wheelchair unworkable for me.
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healthy eating recipes
Iv had a spinal operation iv osteoarthritis and have been seeing myself as disabled iv sacram pain I can't walk far I'm home bound iv a walker with a seat or 2sticks iv always been outgoing I worked from 16 to 55 hotels garden that I miss my husband is very supportive of garden anyway I lifted a plant pot at home that's my…
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A Disability Pass
I have today wrote to my MP to ask how we go about a Disability Pass as you may be aware we are getting asked more and more for proof for discounted admissions , Some say they carry there letters from PIP or a photo on their phone but they can say no proof as no photo on...also too much information on our letter's, I…
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do people feel cheated over high energy bills and cost of living
When Boris convinced everyone to leave the EU he said that more money would go to the NHS, which never happend. He also said that the cost of living would not increase and all these experts who said energy bills would go up were lying. So, roll on. We have left the EU and everything that Boris said would not happen has…
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If you are struggling to describe depression to someone, let them read this
Before I got ill, I use to write lots of poetry and had two poetry books published and appeared in many other books. i have not written poetry for many years. But, i was asked late last year as a favour if i would write a poem to best explain to people about depression, so here it is. Alone In A Packed Room I sit here in a…
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Trying to find a solicitor would will help me take legal claims of discrimination
I am trying to find a solicitor would will help me take legal claims of discrimination against businesses in the UK. I get refused, judged and abused because i have ASD and have a service dog. Thing is the service dog does not need to be registered to a charity, nor do i need to be blind or deaf, my dog does not need to be…
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Hi, my name is wamda! Has anyone else had a dilation procedure for achalasia and motility disorder?
I was recently diagnosed with achalasia and motility disorder of the esophagus. I will be having dilation proceedure in a few weeks and I am really anxious about it. Has anyone else had it?
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The poem called Bringing Disability to the front minds
The poem called Bringing Disability to the front minds Our voices have not been heard. This spurs us to join as one voice fighting change for people with disabilities As we gradual change thanks to some disability inspiring celebrities who are helping turn tide. As we ride the beautiful Crete of the wave as we save the…
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Transport for disabled people for holidays
Hi i am wondering if anyone knows of any community transport for disabled that would take a disabled person & family to a holiday destination
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Poem called Living with disability
A poem called Living with a disability In many other counties, disabled people frowned upon As we show creative abilities shine through and what we can do. As pursue our dreams We don't deem anything to be possible As we take small steps on the road to success As we progress with every day that we work at our craft We many…
