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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…
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Coping with our mental health's
I would like every young people to share with what type of methods they are using to cope with having special needs.
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My wonder cat
I woke up this morning feeling much worse than usual, having been experiencing severe pain for several weeks and attending two hospital appointments this week. I felt totally drained, weak, had speech and memory problems etc and very quickly just felt that I was dying. My cat began behaving strangely. He was constantly…
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Shocking story
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56033813 a really shocking story about toll of covid on the disabled, not sure if the link will work
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A few years back I had Wii Fit on the Nintendo Wii, I had to give up on it due to disability issues!
Above. This was circa 2010 and was the main reason I bought a Wii in the first place, just been watching footage of the thing on YouTube and I wouldn't mind trying it again. I've seen a used Wii and Wii Fit with the Balance board and a few other games on eBay for £99, £9 a month for a year, would it be worth it?
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Seated Tai Chi
1.30pm Join Sally this week on Zoom for Seated Tai Chi https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73691207746?pwd=WHNHWnNYTjQzZW43TzlPYXVCczM3Zz09 Meeting ID: 736 9120 7746 Passcode: myffU8
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I'm exempt from wearing a mask. I was stopped by police in the supermarket, and told I may be fined.
Hi everyone, I just want
to share my experience, yesterday late evening I went to my local supermarket.
I don't wear a mask as I have Asthma, Sleep Apnoea, Fibromyalgia, high blood
pressure, and hearing impairments in both ears . I have tried previously to
wear a mask and visor, but unfortunately theses had an adverse…
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Permits
I was wondering if anyone knows the law on people living in a block of housing association flats where the communal area must be kept free of keeping anything under the stairway space that is a fire hazard ,we all abide by these rules but 1 gentleman refuses to abide this rule and keeps his mobility scooter under the…
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ESA corvid £20 extra
Hi all Hope your well. Does anyone know if DWP have agreed to Pay £20 extra during corvid. Thank you
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Housing
I have three boys, two them are Autistic and I have been living In a two bedroom flat . It’s temporary accommodation by the council. I have been bidding for over three years. I have done everything to get the council attention but to no avail. I am presently waiting for O/T assessment. Please any advice
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Capita complaint
I've made a complaint to capita about my Assessment, anyone done this and got a Good result?
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Community Kitchen - easy cooking for January
Here is the next installment of Verite's Community Kitchen blogs. In this post, she shares two easy recipes that can be made in multiple stages according to your needs. January is time for resolutions; this year mine is to admit I am no longer a spring chicken, and take things in easier stages. When cooking, I won't stand…
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Hi, my name is floppyphil!
Been having issues with the Old boy for a while. Just makes me feel less of a man you know? Could really do with all the advice and support you could possibly give someone like me... so emasculated please help.
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Severe disability premium
Hi my dad 76 and got attendance allowance so his council tax bill came and says severe disability premium 66.95 then he applied for savings pension which on that form was the same and says 66.95 does he get this money or is it what they take in account cause he’s not getting any66.95 confusing not letters from dwp on…
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Housing
Hi all Hope your well. I really need help. Does anyone know if social services Can help with emergency housing Even if you have a place to go but it's not safe. Thank you
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PIP success stories on mental health grounds?
Hi, I would love to hear any success stories and what you were awarded please? I have been on PIP since 2017. Posted my review form 3 weeks ago and really anxious waiting and wondering the outcome. My diagnosis is generalised anxiety disorder, depression, panic disorder and agoraphopbia. Thank you x