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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…
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Care provider
I want to find out whether my care providers can use the tier 4 restrictions as an excuse not to provide me with face-to-face support. I am having to move because I am facing an eviction. My private landlord breached planning law. He was forced to give me an eviction notice as a result of his breach. I have been working…
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Find emergency food support available near you
No one should have to struggle to provide food for themselves or their families but, unfortunately, this is the reality for many people. If you're worried about facing a food shortage, you can use this map to find emergency food support available near you. It's a good idea to contact the organisation in advance, as normal…
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Visit 'The Staying Inn' virtual pub this Christmas and New Year
The Staying Inn is an inclusive online pub created by, and for, disabled people. It hosts lots of different events with BSL and speech to text captions to make sure everyone can join in. The organisers have invited you all along to attend their Christmas programme, that includes exciting activities such as: To take part…
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An introduction to The Movement Centre
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, such as: * Cerebral Palsy * Global Developmental Delay * Down’s Syndrome They work closely with…
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Is it true about PIP LAW CAHANGES?
Is it true the points system as changed on pip? and any points scored on prompt you should of been scored supervision = 4 points? And there going to reveiw claims back to 2016? As I read this on Google news today and it said mind was backing this
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Has anyone fitted a down stairs toilet and did you get any help towards the cost
I struggle to get up the stairs even though i am only 50. I have a serious injury in my shoulder and i have a slipped disc in my neck. Going up the stairs to the toilet is so painful, so a lot of the time i hold it in four around four hours so i don't have to go through the pain. My wife has said about a stair lift but no…
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A history of disability, from 1050 to the present day
UK Disability History Month UK Disability History Month was set up in 2010 to create a platform from which a focus on the history of Disabled people’s struggles for equality and human rights could be highlighted and advanced through education. This year, the event runs from November 18th to December 20th and the focus is…
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hoping to get support and advice from others in a similar situation
Hi I’ve just joined and hoping to get support and advice from others in a similar situation... I’m in my 40s but have lower back and hip issues which affect my mobility and day to day life.
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Pip appeal
I won appeal phoned pip up and they said my payments have been updated so will be paid correct amount this month when wil my back pay be in ban now u thin ?
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Looking for a mail sorter job
Mail sorter jobs
