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Epilepsy
neorogical
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Just listen to me...
No-one in my family seems to understand me. I have been working in shop since November and it's getting to me. First it was the masses of exempts and non mask wearers that made me cry everynight. It took one day of crying for the managers to stop them coming in. Now it's the injuries. I have shoulder, wrist, elbow and foot…
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Hi, my name is Aushi! ? I am new here! Where should I advertise for a PA/support worker?
Hi, Hope you are all well and coping with lockdown. i am a visually impaired mum, I am currently looking for a PA/support worker to help me and my 14 year old son. any tips or advice on where to advertise would be really helpful. happy to be here ?
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Not getting the help you need
Hi I am struggling to get my husband medication delivered urgently
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Do any other disabled people feel the same way about lockdown as my daughter?
Hello The 'letter' below was written by my daughter, explaining that she feels that lockdown is terribly unfair on disabled people who are not vulnerable to Covid, as nobody would do one tenth for them as they are being asked to do for the wider community. Hello, I’m writing to draw your attention to an issue…
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Hi, my name is jaguaress012! I need help getting food
Need some help plz for some food plz
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Hi, my name is Lozzie1963! My health is deteriorating, and I'm struggling to get to the shops.
both both my husband and I are on benifit and disabled my hubby has fast af and copd I suffer from oesteo arthritis and mild ms although some days are unreal we struggle to get to shops and was overlooked by government doing food parcel help we have struggled between keeping house warm over winter of eating
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Adaptive powerlifting
Hi everyone, I used to go to the gym regularly and loved to powerlift (squat, deadlift & bench) but I was in a car accident and hurt my shoulder almost 2 years ago and haven't been able to lift since. Does anyone have resources for finding ways I can still lift without using my shoulder? Alternatively, can anyone recommend…
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Dating site tried to put me off because I'm in a wheelchair
I saw this yesterday on Twitter and now newspapers are picking up in the story. I am angry and hurt that disabled people can still be treated this way in 2021, in the U.K. Here is the full piece. Dating site tried to put me off because I'm in a wheelchair: BBC journalist reveals her shock at being told finding a love match…
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Lumbosacral back brace
Hi, can anyone recommend a firm supportive lumbosacral back brace, I am lost in the choice !! ?♀️
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Hi, I'm looking for a legal firm or lawyer
I am looking for recommendation, for a legal firm or lawyer, to draw up a disabed trust for a will, to help a disabed person recieve and in existence that goes into a disabed or vulnerable person trust.
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Hi, my name is Smith258!
My Esa stopped when I got married last year, My husband is on a state pension & a small teachers pension of 6500.00 per year, we pay full rent of 600.00 & full Council tax which comes to over 800.00+ per month & after standard bills of gas, electric, water, t.v, we are left with less than 200.00 per month for food &…
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Covid jab today this afternoon.
Hi to all, I will be having my Covid Jab this afternoon hope it's going to go OK and I don't have a bad reaction to it I spoke to nurse and she said I should be ok hope I won't feel 2 ill with it. Will let you know how it goes. Sparklebright63
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Hi, I'm tabs57. I've asked the drs if they can give me my covid jab at home
Hi I’m tabs57 i have chronic back pain asthma copd I’ve been laid up for 3 weeks I need my back looking at again I can’t walk also I asked the drs if they can come and give me my covid jab as ive got an appointment with them as the government letter says but they don’t want to know - clear
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Clinically vulnerable children and the Coronavirus vaccine
We’ve had a request in from a well-known newspaper regarding clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) children and the vaccine. They are hearing concerns of a lack of a plan for CEV children, worries over disabled children missing school indefinitely, and even some calls for GPs to provide the vaccine at their discretion. Is…
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Philosophy and other aids
Hi there. My name's Jay, I'm 27 years old and I suffer heavily from BPD, fibromyalgia and ME. I want to ask: are there any philosophers that have inspired you to find quality of life as a disabled person, or comforted you in any way? All edges of the philosophical spectrum welcome.
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What stops you from posting your poo?
The following information has been provided by a Bowel Screening Coordinator who works for the NHS in England. She explains why you should take part in the bowel cancer screening programme, who can access it, how it works, and what might happen if an abnormality is found. Why should I take part in the bowel cancer…
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Hi, my name is LiamWarren! When do CEV people get their coronavirus vaccine?
Hello I'm new to this. ?
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Homelessness
Why are there so many people with learning disabilities and serious mental health conditions that are homeless and also have problems with addiction why are so many people with learning disabilities and serious mental health conditions being exploited. Why are addiction services generally on accessible for a non disabled…
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disability or special need - correct terminology for children's book
I'm researching a children's book about disabilities, aimed at 6+ year olds. For this age group, is it better to talk about Special Needs (as they seem to in the school context) or Disabilities? The latter is harder for kids to read and say, but do some disabled people find 'special needs' offensive? Is there a third term…
