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House-bound but can longer get shopping delivered
I was living an independent "life", with my weekly shopping delivered by Sainsbury's and cleaners visiting as needed. This just changed: Sainsbury's stopped all deliveries until I passed the tests in www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable which I failed as I have no underlying illnesses that are made worse by…
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where to rant?
Hi. This might be the wrong place so sorry in advance. Since the year dot I've had …… mental health? issues - and over the years I've been treated as disposable by some professionals. Not being "sexy" or "trendy". So suck it up buttercup. As a result of having taken meds for decades I now have a movement disorder. For…
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Prioeity Delivery for Transplant patients
Hi, my name is james and i had a kidney transplant last July As I have a reduced immune system I cannot leave the house so I need a priority delivery service as advised to me by NHS How do I apply for this with Asda Regards
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Support with Council Tax during coronavirus
You can find this page (Support with Council Tax during coronavirus) and other vital information related to coronavirus on the advice and support pages of our website. The Government has announced a hardship fund. This will provide Council Tax support to vulnerable people and households affected most by coronavirus. The…
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Your benefits during coronavirus
You can find this page (Benefits and coronavirus) and other vital information related to coronavirus on the advice and support pages of our website.
If you are self-isolating due to coronavirus, you and your family’s health is your first priority. Coronavirus: what you need to do (GOV.UK) If you are self-isolating because…
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Having carers during coronavirus
If you have care needs, you might wonder how to best how to
look after yourself and those who provide care during COVID-19. Here is some information on the steps you should take to
ensure everyone is safe and that your needs continue to be met during this time.
All of the content has been taken from trusted websites which…
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Personal Assistants or Agency Staff: My Journey to Gaining Independence
Hannah (29)
has been disabled since an injury at the age of 14, which left her with Complex
Regional Pain syndrome and a range of secondary illnesses and complications.
She’s a disability and lifestyle blogger and started her blog Hannah’s Hope in 2018. She’s passionate about making a
difference, changing perceptions and…
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Food parcels for the most vulnerable
Hello, I have registered for the government funded food program. I can’t go out to get my medication or foods. Received a letter from the NHS and a letter from my GP telling me I’m vulnerable and should stay in. Does anyone know when this program will start? Thanks
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How to DM someone
Hello everyone - hope your all doing well How do you DM someone on this site
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Government Vulnerable List High Risk
Afternoon All I am in the vulnerable high risk and did not receive any letter. Please if you are in the groups listed it is important you register. I registered and have been contacted regarding delivery slots for shopping. It is important to keep safe and well during this outbreak and no one is sure of when it will end so…
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Unequal impact: Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the impact on people with protected characteristics
Hi all, I saw this on Twitter and thought I'd share it here: "An important government inquiry: "Unequal impact: Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the impact on people with protected characteristics". Do send evidence by 30th April 2020. So many deaf & deaf blind people have had reduced access or missed out on information."…
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Help getting a food parcel
im disabled and am in isolation for 14 days.... whats the procedure for getting a food parcel delivered if anyone can give me advice that would be great
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My carer is refusing to wear a mask.
I have a carer who attends to me during the week 5 days and has worked with me for 12 years but she also works for an agency. I also have a part time carer who works from a different agency and attends at weekend. The carer who comes to me at the weekend has been wearing a face mask as well as gloves since the news of…
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How does she apply for a food parcel?
My mother is a pensioner she is also disabled she was asking the local food bank how dies she apply for a food parcel and was told to ask her doctor who nothing about this she has been told to ask for a referral letter or something along those lines can anyone help please ? ?
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Washing hands when you only have one
We are told, in these covid-19 times, to wash our hands with soap and water. There are even useful videos to show us, But what are you supposed to do if you only have one functioning hand? My right arm has spasticity which causes it to be permanently parked on my chest. I do wash my left hand, but only the parts that I can…
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What is PIP meant to be spent on
I'm 16 and get pip I think I get £400 a month but I'm not sure because my mum is my appointee so she looks at the letters.. she says that the reason they give me £400 is because some of it is meant to go to her and is meant to be for her and her rent is this true? She takes £160 a month so does £160 belong to my mum like…
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Home care help during lockdown
Hi, I wonder if there is any help during this period, I have a cleaner who visits me normally and tidied up and makes my bed and uses the washing machine to render clean clothes, withis lock she is unable to come, is there any help out there?
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Coronavirus
I have an adult son and adult daughter with cerebral palsy. I'm just wondering if anyone is considering self isolating yet. My son and daughter have social activities that they enjoy, and my daughter has college. I'm very scared of them catching the virus. The government hasn't suggested that those with special needs…
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Poem important about isolating coronavirus
Poem important about isolating coronavirus So listen to the government and stay at home to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Experts are advising, so people need to heed the warning. Let’s stop the transition of the Coronavirus Foolishly, the people are disobeying the government’s requests Isolated at home Stay at home…
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Direct payment- advice with suspending carers & COVID
Hi, this is my first post ... my brother has CP and has only started receiving direct payments which we use to pay a carer agency to support him. With covid19, I am extremely worried about his level of constant daily exposure & would like to possibly suspend the care agency service and provide care for him ourselves as he…
