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Need help with aiding toilet use
Hi, about 4 months ago I was taken into A & E with spinal problems, leaving me unable to walk. It is now apparent that I am going to be confined to a wheelchair. I am currently in hospital awaiting discharge to a suitable property which has or can be adapted. I have realised that I will have to make many adjustments,…
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Tubular slide sheet
OT from the local council provided me with a 3 feet by 3 feet Tubular Slide sheet (made from non stick/ slippery nylon) - to assist me turning over and getting out of bed (especially at night)The instructions do imply that it is a temporary method to move, turn and transfer patients in a bed - not designed to be left in…
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Spinal cord stimulatour
Have anyone got any information about spinal cord stimulatour
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Hi, my name is Jadex! looking for advice on my housing application please.
Hi I’m Jade looking for advice on my housing application please. I’m in a 1 bedroom flat and I have mental health disability receive pip LCWRA uc and my mum and dad take it in turns in caring for me. (Doing my shopping cleaning encouraging me with eating and washing.) When I’m in a really low mood and need full supervision…
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Hi, DFG drama Does the LA have to use the Part M guidelines for wet room planning?
Hi. I’m having difficulty with the DFG process in as much as agreeing where to site a wet room. The OT says the local authority would expect us to move our white goods into our living room as they have a policy of using the existing footprint for adaptations. This wouldn’t work as I’m a full time wheelie and clear space is…
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Very noisy neighbour
Hi i have very noisy neighbour she lives upstairs constantly walks around her room in boots or high heels at night she does make a lot of noise in her bathroom really It’s really affecting my health very much people are slamming the door in this building they don’t respect other or the note from property management they…
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Advice needed from all you knowledgeable people on Scope
Hi, long story (sorry) My son's girlfriend split up with her boyfriend 12 months ago and has been left paying the mortgage on her own. The house has potentially been sold but here is the rub. The buyer offered via the Estate agent to rent the property back to her whilst she was trying to find a new home she could afford,…
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Would we get disability aid for 3 bed and having mobility issues?
Hi, advice please.we are a two person household looking to swap to a 3 bed with downstairs toilet. One person is disabled with mobility issues and would need a toilet commode in the spare room. Would this entitle us to the 3rd room for disability aid?
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Getting new house in order, any advice/tips on this?
Hi, I’ve recently moved home to a ground floor flat, which is wonderful. However, I’m struggling with getting the place in order, and feeling overwhelmed. I’m on my own and my siblings, although they helped me move, both live far away. I’m going to have to pay people to move boxes, put up shelves etc. I get all the…
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Hi, my name is deborah275! Help with computers
I have MS & was diagnosed 17 years ago. That was when home computers were rare & iphones a thing off tmrw's world 🥺 I have found it an uphill struggle to become computer literate at the time my kids were very young & my partner. knows nothing about conputers & doesn't want to (different generation). The upshot of this is…
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Hi, my name is MANCMOZZ! Advice on Green Power
HELLO TO EVERYONE , I AM ABOUT TO GET A GREEN POWER SCOOTER ?????? ANYONE GOT ANY WOES ABOUT THIS COMPANY ????? WOULD WELCOME ANY ADVICE , REGARDS MOZZ .
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My Flat is unsuitable for My Aututism
Hi so a basic overview i live in small and the guy upstairs is very nosiy to the point i cant use my living room. (Due to my nosie sensitivity)There very little sound proofing to the point i can hear the guy snoring on a night.i asked my housing provider for sound proofing which got rejected due to the cost. The housing…
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Could I Get Evicted
Before I start explaining my situe, I have memory problems from a effect of Brain Injury In the last six weeks I have had a complete electrical rewire.No dust sheets were used. It was a mess. Three days to clean upAnd for nine days I have had a complete bathroom refit to the bungalow I live in. A bit of background…
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Friend needs buggy for 9 year old
I have a friend with a 9 year old child with severe autism, who needs a buggy to take her out as the child has no sense of danger and runs everywhere. She will need to apply to a charity to pay for the buggy, so it needs to be as cheap as possible, but strong. The child weighs around 20 kgs. Any advice very welcome.
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nhs hospital bed for home.
i stupidly said i did not want one 5 years ago when one was offered by someone doing somekind of assesmemt, i did say yes to a stair lift, wheelchair and a walking frame though. i would now like a nhs type of bed, that moves up n down etc in the same way, also of course the easy clean free type of matress i live and sleep…
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Hi, my name is rockyrowell! Researching a new scooter
My scooter has just died of old age and have been researching new ones. I was told the Veleco FASTER is made by Green Power is this true?
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Wheelchair
Would like help with a wheelchair must have a frame what goes around the wheels so I can wheel myself please
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Help. Depressed teenager and council housing
My sister recently passed away and was found by my 17 year old nephew. Due to this he's moved into my home with myself and my 18 year old son in our 2 bedroom property. My nephew is suffering from depression and PTSD, he sees a counselor weekly. Due to this my nephew has nightly nightmares, panic attacks, screaming and…
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Help with fencing
hi hi is there anywhere I could get some fencing at a low cost for my garden For me to feel safe from my nieghbours. I suffer with mental health and I am being abused from neighbours
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Tracking disabled person
My son of 58 is learning disabled and frequently wanders off sleeping rough without letting anyone know where he is. He agrees to having a tracking device fitted but we need advice on the best one to get. Please advise us. Thank you
