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Help bring the 'back to the front' of people's minds
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month - a time to recognise and celebrate people living with spina bifida. What is spina bifida? The NHS outline what spina bifida is, and what affects it can have. People with spina bifida can experience: You can listen to Maria Wall's story on Radio 4 here to gain a better understanding…
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Having issues getting a ramp for my flat, and getting a diagnosis about my bowel. Any advice?
Hi everyone I'm reaching out as I'm struggling a little atm. Having issues to get a ramp at front of flats and waiting for a diagnosis about my bowel and don't have many close friends. Any advice. I don't know where to go. I'm also trying to get a cooker replacement from curry's so I'm feeling frazzled!
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Exempt from wearing masks
I am exempt from wearing a mask and when i go out i wear a badge, but i feel very self conscious about it because people stare at me , and some of my friends have told me when they have been out shopping they have been pulled up by other customers for not wearing masks. In all shops and hair salons they have signs on doors…
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Grants to help me.
Hi. I am a cancer patient in remission. Chronic kidney disease. Depression. Anxiety and PTSD. I am a full time carer. Does anyone know of any grants that I can apply for in Scotland. Many Thanks Will
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Shielding in Scotland
Hello All. I hope your all well? In these trying times for us all. What are the rules in Scotland. If anyone on here is struggling with their mental health please contact me as . I am ex RMN. So please if you need a chat or some advice please don't hesitate to get in touch. You all take care GB Will xx
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Old and overwhelmed
Hi everyone. I'm 71, and suffer with osteo arthritis everywhere. I also suffer from depression of late due to self isolating, and not going out, and I'm having tests to see why my feet are numb. I've also just been diagnosed with breast cancer and am awaiting a letter for my surgery appointment. I have had to visit various…
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The new way of life .
Hi my name is Maura, 2 years ago I had to suddenly give up work due to waking up one morning and couldn't walk and had intense pain.I basically stumbled across this site didn't know it existed ,so jst here to say hello .Still adjusting to this new life I have, and most of all acceptance off it ?
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Dreading tomorrow
Already getting nervous having an injection in my eye tomorrow and then every month for the next 5 months I have had this done before while it is very quick it's just the thought of it not the most pleasant experience
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DWP
Share your experience with me of interaction with the DWP
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Direct Payments
I have been in receipt of Direct Payments for around six years. I have two problems with this : 1. Around 19 months ago Social Services reduced my Care Hours from 30 to 20. I was not happy with this because it meant that I had no time at all for a weekly outing with my carer. I consulted a solicitor from a charity and…
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Using public transport during the Coronavirus pandemic
This is a big issue which I know many struggle with and now with this pandemic it has made things 100 times more difficult.
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diabetic adviser
the last time she contacted me a woman in the name NHS her name is veronica [removed by moderator- full name] she tells me what and adviser community diabetic Haringey 1hour and a half of discussion i give her all my information she told me i will send you some paper by post and on your email even the council will contact…
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Wheelchair Football
Here at the Wheelchair Football Association (WFA), we believe everyone can play a part in changing lives through the power of football. Powerchair Football is a unique sport that provides opportunities for people with a high level of impairment to access the game of football. It is the only active team participation sport…
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Disabled children are less likely to be adopted, let's change that!
Last week (12th -18th October 2020) was National Adoption Week. This year's aim was to encourage more people to consider adoption in the UK. This is due to a drop in children being adopted: This year’s campaign hoped to increase interest in adoption and stop the spread of myths that might stop people from applying in the…
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Accessible Inclusive Exercise from Home
Movement and staying active is so important for maintaining our mobility levels and our mental wellbeing. It is also important that we exercise safely and obviously have fun! InclusFit is run by Sam James who is an experienced award-winning fitness instructor, Personal Trainer and a UK Disability Fitness Expert.who lives…
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The CM Sessions! Dance Music Event
Our Social Session Headliner this week is DJ Oli He will be performing a set at 5.50pm on Thursday 22nd October. Oli controls his DJ software with his eyes. His favourite music is dance, pop and a wee bit of rap!! We’ve got our ticket booked – have you? Get your tickets from the link below.…
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Disability Sport Scope Blog post
Thank you to @Tori_Scope online community for letting me take part in your new Blog post about accessibility sport. You can find my Quote that i wrote for the blog post in the link below https://community.scope.org.uk/discussion/74392/it-has-opened-up-my-world-as-a-disabled-person-what-is-accessible-sport #wheelyfencing
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Discrimination in shops
So for a long time I've noticed when ever I walk into a shop I'm the only person the security guard will seem to follow it happens all the time another trick is they will ask you if you need any help aparently this is suppose to deter someone from shop lifting. I've had staff cross there arms and stare at me as I'm…
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Assistance dog
Hello people, I am investigating the trials and tribulations of squiring an assistance dog to make my life bit easier to live, following a divorce, I am a wheelchair bound MS patient, any suggestions welcome.
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What power does a social worker have over my life?
Mine has nominated herself as appointee to manage my personal budget and uses the power it gives her to cut my care to the point where I'm spendind all my state pension and P.I.P. to hire my own help. I have been trapped in an unadapted house with no way of getting out unless I pay for help to get my wheelchair through the…
