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Universal credit and local housing allowance
Do you get your full lha based on your entitlement. I rent a 3 bedroom property (private) but I am entitled to a 4 bedroom as I need a carer overnight I receive £500 towards my £895 rent Would uc increase my lha please Carer sleeps on sofa as I cannot find a 4 bedroom where rent is not ridiculous Thank you
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Storage for mobility scooters in social housing...
I don't know if this has been discussed before and apologies if it has. My partner and I both have mobility issues and now rely on mobility scooters for transport. We live in West Yorkshire in a small cup-de-sac of six bungalows, in the cut-de-sac are six garages. The garages were originally built to go with the bungalows,…
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I'm 26 years old with cerebral paulsy
I'm 26 years old with cerebral palsy and want to move out from my parents house but I struggle to do with daily tasks therefore I don't know how am I going to live on my own. I'm a university student and only have a part time job at university for like no more than 15 hours a month. I only receive PIP and got a motability…
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Housing benefit
Hi guys. I have been waiting 6 weeks for my housing benefit to be verified. I got a letter on Tuesday stating I'm entitled and now verified. I have no payment added to my journel. But my rent is due tmr the 30th. What happens next as all this waiting is crazy. I have put 4 journel messages but they seemed to have been…
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all terrain walking aid
hello i am looking to find a stroller that is suitable for me getting uneven and rugged terrain.i have a NHS stroller which is not made for my lifestyle.thanks
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Help with purchasing a bed
Hi, does anyone know of any charities that could help with the cost of a new bed? I have spondylitis, damaged root nerve and a badly healed spine fracture so my pelvis is not completely in line with my spine. I can't get a double profiling bed provided by the LA as they are single and my wife and I don't wish to sleep…
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Walking stick recommendations?
My partner has severe damage to the cartilage in her knees and must walk with a cane. She finds that ordinary cheap sticks hurt her wrist and bend under pressure - do you folks have any particular brands of stick that you personally recommend?
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Assisted/supported living in Northumberland?
hi! I currently live at home with family, but the environment is incredibly toxic and I don’t think I can stay for much longer. I’m 22, have ASD & GAD. I don’t think I could live alone as I can’t answer the door, can’t answer the phone, can’t attend phone appointments by myself and I don’t think I’d be able to sleep alone.…
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Mum is being bullied in her new property.
Hi all, so my 57 year old mum recently moved into a new property inside a sheltered accomodation. She had to move due to getting a no fault section 21 as the landlord decided he wanted to sell up after 15 years. We had a lot of issues with the council in regards to housing. They said at last minute they didn’t believe she…
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Hi, my name is rjward in-between people. can I get one off payment to modify car?
Iam medium level hemiplegic down the right hand side ,probably cannot get mobility allowance ,but you get one off payment to modify your car if it is an automatic so you can use your good leg for the controls
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Power Chair Battery Issues
Does anyone have problems using a powerchair with lithium battery in cold frosty weather?
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Discussion, about mobility issues and questions
Good morning, all, My name
is Chris. I am a student design engineer from Wales, and I am interested in
inclusive design engineering. The reason for my post is to understand what
issues you may face with mobility issues. I am not hear to judge but simply learn, to get a broader
understanding of how specific elements of life…
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Hi, my name is brighton1! Can I claim for housing if my son lives at home?
I need advice on housing ‘ Can anyone please help me I’m reg disabled i have a brain condition and other health issues to long to mention. My home is being sold I’m not on the deeds whoever I’m looking to buy a part rent shared ownership, I’m on esa the old one in support group and I get pip daily standard and enhanced…
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RBKC relocating again to another temp accm in east london
Dealing with a challenging situation where we've been residing in RBKC since 2012, caring for an 80-year-old disabled person who has no friends or family, and is dependent on extensive care due to multiple health issues including heart attacks, strokes, spinal injuries, gout, and more. Despite the council providing only 3…
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Chronic pain advice
I am hoping someone can give me advice or point me in the right direction. I suffer from chronic pain in my should and neck. My reclyner sofar is a nightmare for me. There is no support for my shoulder and arm. I have tried pillows and all sort tof things. I cannot keep still on the sofa due to the pain i am in and having…
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Powerchair vs mobility scooter vs batec
Hello I’m fairly new to this forum and new to mobility aids and I’d be grateful for any advice/opinions. So I can move on my legs but only for small distances due to pain. I’ve been advised that using a powerchair or scooter could improve my quality of life by making it easier for me to get out of the house. So with help…
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“Dash cams” for mobility scooters
After having a look round the only ‘made for scooters’ cam I found was a rear one on a mobility shop site for around £300. A ridiculous price considering decent car cams are available at half the price. And action cameras are ok, but if it rains you need to use the waterproof case that almost completely loses the audio. So…
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Hi, my name is Dax_2015! i have a greenpower trike can you adjust the throttle response ?
Hi i have a greenpower trike can you adjust the throttle response ? If so how and is it a cable or electrical ? Thanks
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Recommendations on light weight scooters
I need to get a light weight scooter so I’m able to get in and out of the car?? Any recommendations much appreciated..
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What do you struggle with the most mobility wise, when out and about?
This poll is to guage what the biggest challanges you face when using public transport or public buildings and spaces.
