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Overstepping?
As some here may know I have an adult son with learning difficulties, autisim and epilepsy. He's in supported living at the moment. Because of his severe anxiety his gp prescribed 2mg of diazapam on an 'as needed' script. Which helped. Many years ago, he was up for attending a college specifically for people with…
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Warm home discount. Has anyone else applied for it?
Hi, I just wanted to say that I have applied for the warm home discount yesterday. I have had it other years and it is a big help. Has anyone else applied for it?
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intellectual assumptions/being patronised
Why do able-bodied people assume that everyone with a physical "disability" MUST have a mental one also? I have gained an economics degree post-injury.
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Safe train travel for immunosuppressed people
Hi so I've had some really horrible and stressful experiences travelling. As somebody who is immunocompromised and immunosuppressed it has been almost impossible to travel by train. I don't have another option to travel other than a train. There is no provision for immunosuppressed people to travel. There is no legal…
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I have diverticulitis and IBS. I'm in pain, and trying to decide what food to avoid. Any advice?
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis more than 20 years ago but I now have been told I have IBS as well. I'm struggling with the pain and also trying to decide what food I should avoid. Any help would be gratefully received
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I have been told several times to my face that disability and epilepsy are fake.
I have been told several times to my face that disability and epilepsy are fake.
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Should Dyspraxia be more recognised?
I was thinking of trying to get the condition more out there, so it's recognised. It's just that I'm embarrassed and scared to tell anyone about what I have. (Removed by moderator, pending review)
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I'd like support in dealing with exclusion by friends when activities are inaccessible
I'm here because Id like support in dealing with exclusion by friends when activities are inaccessible. Have others experienced this? Thanks Maria
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Confrontation
Hi everyone, I was wondering if it is just me. Just recently I have been struggling a bit and with people. Problems that aren’t directed at me but people involving me. I am a nervous person and don’t like conflict.
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short shory for an competion
Richard Passion There was a young man called Richard, who had a great passion for drawing and exploring pictures that expressed his feelings and emotions. He developed this passion & talent through the difficult time of lockdown. He had always enjoyed drawing. He had entered local drawing competitions but had faced a lot…
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I've been awarded 20% disabled IIDB. They've backdated it 3 months, should I challenge it?
So recently I posted about weather I might receive IIDB and thank you everyone for your replies. I’ve been awarded 20% disabled. They’ve backdated it to 3 months. The accident happened at work 2 years today, why they asked me for the date is beyond me. Is it my fault covid happened and that I didn’t know about IIDB till I…
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Attend events to tell the DWP what you think about the design of the benefits system and assessments
The DWP are running some consultation events so that they can hear your views on the health and disability green paper. Health and Disability Consultation Event: Leicester Date Thursday 19 August Time 1 to 4pm Venue Mercure Leiceste The Grand Hotel Granby Street LE1 6ES Rethinking Assessments * The DWP has recently…
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Where to next? Ministers to crack down on overprescription of medicines on the NHS
I see this headline recently. Ministers to crack down on overprescription of medicines on the NHS I just wonder who they will use to " crackdown " on overprescribed medicines? While I basically agree that there needs to be an overhaul of thesystem where you now don't see a Doctor its over the phone I believe that they are…
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My doctor has now told me I have fibromyalgia and diabetes as well as osteoarthritis. More tests
Hi guys feeling very down today , my doctor as now told me I have Fibromyalgia and, type 1 diabetes On top of that I have stage 4 osteoarthritis and I can't fel. My left side things just seem to be getting worse not better ? It's lot to take in at the moment ,
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Vibrating machines for weight loss
Hi, i have a vibrating machine which i do not use much due to the loud noise it makes. It is one of these. I would like to know if anyone has one and if so how do you redue the loud noise. Also, does anyone use smaller ones and if so are they any good.I am trying to lose weight but i am not allowed to exercise like going…
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Keep care to 18?
Has anyone heard about the change to care for 16-18 year olds?
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Triple lock broken
Ms Coffey says "So tomorrow, I will introduce the Social Security Uprating of Benefits Bill. For 2022/2023 only, it will ensure the basic and new state pensions increase by 2.5% or in line with inflation - which is expected to be the higher figure this year.“ This is supposed to be for one year only.
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Hi, my name is Annejo74!I desperately need to move closer to my son and daughter
hi I’m 46 I have a lung and heart condition and need lots off help with daily tasks I currently live 50 miles away from my son and daughter and desperately need to move near to them I’m in a private rent I don’t no what to do
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anyone who's mute have negative experiences from people?
Hey guys, first off. I'm not disabled, I originally joined last year to ask a question about benefits during lockdown (no longer on it as it was just due to the massive disruption last year) , something people here have a lot of experience about. However, recently I have had some problems with my throat, I hope it will get…
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Social care bill
We will wait to see what increase the MP,s will give themselves
