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Personal Trainers
I am thinking about going to a personal trainer in the new year, I wondered if anyone had any experience with any who had expertise with the disabled or perhaps a resource where I might be able to find someone, if it helps i am based in Leicestershire
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Bringing my AD to Portsmouth University
Hi, I'm training my dog, Ennis to be an AD. His public access skills are great and we're solidifying tasks. I read the assistance dog statement on Portsmouth uni's website and its the usual "only ADUK dogs and have to have org vest and ID card etc". How do I bring this up with my uni? I'd hope to take Ennis with me from…
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On Dispatches.
I don't know if anyone watched Dispatches on Channel 4 on Thursday about the Assessment system and the effects on Disabled people? Have just noticed that there was no mention about it on here? Just wondered if there was a sequel as it still left a lot of answers unanswered. Including the quotes from the Coroner's office…
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The Truth About Disability Benefits - new Channel 4 programme tomorrow
There'll be a Dispatches episode on 'The Truth About Disability Benefits' (Channel 4) tomorrow (Friday) at 7:30pm. I'm sure it'll be available on Channel 4's on-demand service, All4, afterwards in case you miss it. The episode investigates the unexpected
deaths of disabled benefits claimants, including those who have taken…
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Struggles at work with manager
Hi guys, I hope this is the right place to post this. I am really struggling lately. I was diagnosed with a spine tumor a month into starting my new job, I also have ADHD. I started treatment last month and the treatment caused me severe pain. I had to take some time off work as I wasn't able to walk. My manager called me…
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swimming pool is too cold, and it's taking me 2 to 3 days to recover. Any ideas or thoughts?
Hello , I have been swimming via a GP referral too the activities team as part of on-going physio exercise regime. However, my local baths have really cold pools. I have complained directly to the baths and also contacted my MP, Referral team about this issue. At the moment I am on a 12 week half price trial. I am not…
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Accessible gardening tips
Hey everyone! Are there any gardeners on here who can share some tips? I love gardening and growing fruit and veggies, I've always had joint pain and fatigue but a shoulder injury has been making it hard to get out in the garden lately. I'd love to be able to spend more time in the garden without causing myself any extra…
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Is it easy to apply to be an appointed deputy for financial and welfare? Or do I need a lawyer?
My daughter is in the process of transitioning to adult services and I need to become her appointed deputy for both financial and welfare. My question is, is it easy enough to apply personally or would using a lawyer be better.
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Disability rights
I'm going to purchase this book so I can start to help not only myself but others. If anyone knows of another book like this please can you let me know. Thank you
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Are you worried about the new variant?
What do we know about Omicron? World Health Organisation (WHO): Update on Omicron Transmissibility Severity of disease The Guardian: Omicron: What do we know about the new variant? Has it reached the UK? How might people in high-risk groups be affected by Omicron? What are the new restrictions? You can read about the…
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Seating
Hello I am new here so hi all. I'm sure my problem affects everyone. When/if I go out My legs hurt so much I have to stop every five minutes. Does anyone know how we can seating back in the high streets and Supermarkets? I have written to my MP but nothing has been done. I have to lean on my trolly in supermarkets and put…
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why were people on ESA ignored when people on UC got an extra £20 per week
hi all,, people on UC were already £4-5 a week better off than people on ESA,but when the government gave a temperally £20 a week rise to people UC, people on ESA got didly squat, why? this meant that people who are still stuck on ESA and havnt been put accross to UC yet by the governmeant have been approx £24 a week worse…
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Lower back pain after operation - please help
Hi, I had cauda equine in 2000, I had an operation on my l5 s1 and I recovered pretty well, apart from muscle wastage in my right foot. However from time to time I get excruciating pain in the bottom of my back, right where I was operated on. It usually last for a couple of days, the doctor doesn’t seem concerned and just…
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2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era
"2021 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era" Today, 3 December, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day is observed to promote the rights and well-being of disabled people at every level of society, and raise awareness of the challenges they face, with…
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Up date to Friday's conversation with PIP's Complaints Department.
Further to the conversation with the Complaints department and the sending of information to them over the last 2 weeks and that instead of contacting me had rank the claimant and made an offer over the phone to her which gave her back some benefits of mobility at standard rate when there was no discussion as to what I had…
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How do we really get a better deal?
Hi all, I have been off the forum for a while as things did take a turn for the worse. This has been brewing since the last episode in Feb this year, and was a culmination of DWP and PIP's yet again sending me through the ringer to prove that I am ill, again, before paying what " they believed to be correct." Last week I…
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Discrimination
I am in a pickle here. Discrimination arising from disability. Could this apply being fit to work but waiting on adjustments AGREED to be put in place but only getting SSP? See here for intrest: ‘Discrimination arising from disability’ (s.15 EqA) is very wide. It is where a person treats a disabled person unfavourably…
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Replacement boiler
Hi my boiler has broken down again and it's over 10 years old. My service provider has said its BER (beyond economic repair) I know there is a government grant for people on pip but British gas have just passed my number onto someone who will get in touch with me? Don't know when. I'm in the West Midlands and I'd like to…
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The Jagmeister
This is a cry for help. To all my fellow wheelchair users, brother's and sister's with disabilities Who I know maybe able to empathise with me. (Removed by moderator, asking for money is not allowed on the community)
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travel and leisure discounts for disabled people
I thought i would post this to help other people who would love to go out but cant because they cannot afford it due to needing someone to go with them for support I have applied for a CEA card https://www.ceacard.co.uk/ which allows you to take someone to the cinema with you for support without having to pay for them.…
