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Alarms detecting falls within and away from home, linked to Call Centre
Hello Everyone Seeking recommendations of alarm, worn on wrist preferably, that picks up if I fall both within home and away from home and would alert a Call Centre as well as have contacts of family members to alert. Thank you for help with this. I already have box outside my home which emergency services know code to.
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Housing Help
New here so hope this is okay. I am currently 27 and I am looking to move out of the supported accomodation I have been in since leaving hospital in 2023. However, my application to get on the housing register was denied as it was said I have "adequate housing". I've tried to reach both my care-co and the bed placement…
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Counil Disability Services Compared
Hi Everyone, I would like some insights into your experiences with disability support in your region. I have ataxic/spastic cerebral palsy and moved to Wales from Reading because I was led to believe that disability support was much better there. I sold my flat, and moved in with my mother while I looked for a place…
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How long is reasonable?
Hello I have tried to find on the Internet, how much time is reasonable? We currently live in a bungalow, it was adapted for me 10 years ago, ramps, wet room, hand rails, higher toilet. Social Housing. As time has passed unfortunately our health has deteriorated too, I now need a special toilet that cleans you. I had an Ot…
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Housing Associations & Adaptions service charges
Hi Just a bit of general advice, if anyone could please. Looking at a HA property to rent, it has some disabled adaptations going in for me. Apparently, there is a service charge of approx £5 per adaptation per week, so W&D toilet, each ceiling hoist, stairlift, it's going to add up! From what I can gather from the…
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Moving house
Hi, I rent a room privately and I’m going to be moving again private rent and I don’t know how it works or whether it will affect my support. If it affects the help I get then I guess I will stay put. I receive help via UC with LCWRA element and I also have PIP. When I notify UC journal that I am moving what happens to me…
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Revitive circulation booster
I am thinking of buying a Revitive machine to help my legs at £200+ They claim to help many problems Would it help arthritis causing a total lack of mobility? Any genuine users out there like to comment?
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Urgently need houseing
Hi I'm going though domestic violence and I live with him all professionals know I got wait till next year to leave but I can't wait I'm in wheelchair housebound and have two support dogs I need somewhere temporary I tryed council nope my mum passed away last year suddenly and I'm trapped disabled and abused we have plan I…
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Urgently Need Advice +HELP!!
I currently live in a 4 x bedrooms H.M.O and its extremely cold. The Property is on Pre-Payment Utilities for Gas & Electric. I topped up £24 on Gas with given voucher today. The Meter took past debt monies (Not my debt) and Em.Credit money leaving just £7.20 for Gas. Being upstairs front my room is the furthest to reach…
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Riser recliner Dunelm B&Q The Range etc
I've seen several posts on riser recliner chairs but wanted to ask about the chairs sold by companies such as Dunelm, B&Q, Argos etc. Has anyone bought a riser recliner from these stores that are not specifically focused on mobility aids etc? Are they any good? The prices are a lot less than the big mobility type stores,…
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What reasonable adjustment at home has made daily life easier for you?
Reasonable adjustments are often discussed in workplaces or educational settings, but the home environment is just as important. Home is where people spend most of their time, manage daily routines, and recover their energy. When the home setup does not support someone’s needs, even simple tasks can become exhausting or…
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Help Finding Suitable Accomodation?
Hi, I haven't been able to find any help with this so far but just want to check I'm not missing anything as I'm desperate to move now. My current property is causing damage to my health and also preventing any improvement. I keep checking the national websites for private rentals and I keep checking the local Housing…
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Accessible gardening tips for beginners?
Hi, I've taken up pottering in the garden as a relaxing hobby, but with my balance issues, raised beds and tools with long handles are a game-changer. Any newbie advice or fun plant suggestions that are low-maintenance? Let's grow some chatter on this!
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Help needed
I was with my kids dad for 27 years and it’s a broken down relationship. I’m still living in the family home (his name on mortgage) I need help as to what to do. How do I get my own house and help with it. I only work 30 hours and my credit is horrendous. Will I get any help or benefits etc? My children are older 20-16-14.…
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Difference between Velobike and Green Power mobility scooter
Hi! My name is Karen and I am looking for a mobility scooter for my elderly mother- she is in her late 70's. Mum is still out and about a lot, but due to her diabetis I want to make sure she has no problems with her mobility. And now I am about to choose the scooter for her. I get these calls from Green Power, I looked…
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Grants for moving home?
Are there any grants that can help with assistance of moving home. I have asked the council but it’s only for those in a crisis- about to loose home which I can appreciate is more important. but with me being unwell, and disabled, our monies And husbands wage don’t cover the costs of moving. It’s making it difficult
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Occupational Therapist Assessment waiting time in Birmingham HomeChoice
Hi, How long do you have to wait to have Occupational Therapist medical/Mobility Assessment for HomeChoice medical priority for council housing for a adopted property in Birmingham? Please share your personal experience with this and also how long did you wait to get offer for the suitable property, thanks in advance
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GRANT
i had a disabled grant off the council for £30000 pounds i had 2 internal doors changed to sliding doors and the back door enlarged for wheelchair access with a outside ramp,also had a rear gate installed for wheelchair access,i asked for some slabs up the garden but they said no,anyway the probem i have is the gate is not…
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MIG decrease with migration from ESA to UC - Is this lawful?
Hi I have a package of support from my local council and had my affordability calculation redone when I migrated across from ESA to UC. I previously had a Minimum Income Guarantee MIG of £180ish per week (because of disability premiums), but it has now been slashed to £112 per week (presumably because there are no…
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Dressing stick
I struggle to dress upper body getting a ot assessment soon can anyone tell me if can get a dressing stick and help on how to use it from a ot?
