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Octapitional health access
Hi, a family member had a opt access her needs at her home today. It has left her very stressed as the person kept commenting how the home would be great for a family and that she should move into a flat. My family member has mental health and don't want to move she's in a safe area and have support of her kids and…
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Seat mat for wheelchair, any pointers?
Hello I don't use a wheelchair its for my mother who cant use the internet either. She is wheelchair bound She keeps asking me for seat mat she saw on tv. She has a very sore rear end. Any pointers would be appreciated.
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Hi, my name is chrisjay!
hi I just joined this site as I would like some advice and hope my may get some from nice people that unstand. I live in a Houseing association SNG was network homes. I need to use mobilty scooter because I have a condition which is DIFFUSE IDIOPATHIC SKELETAL HYPEROSTOSIS which means in my case in tween my lumber dish and…
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Unexpected visitor
On: 26th Feb 2024 (early morning) a fellow tenant entered my abode uninvited/ without permission, the manager of the assisted living company has been informed of this incident but as far I am aware nothing has been done with this in mind I am reaching out for advice on here obviously other than contacting the assisted…
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Hi, I’m new and I’m desperate for housing help
for the past 7 years I have been to every single advice body, charity, council, housing association and I am still in housing which is totally unaffordable for me. I am disabled and in a wheelchair, my husband has a medical condition and we have four children, yet we both work fulltime. Due to a lack of homeless…
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letter about full case review of HB
Hello :-) Just received a letter saying have been selected for full case review of HB. Live in sheltered housing, 58, and am on highest esa/pip, esa having just been renewed via home visit. Letter says must go online, provides access key, and must complete within 28 days, providing proof, or claim will be suspended. Letter…
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Mental abuse and bullying the disabled in council homes
I'm reaching out to anyone else who has experienced mental abuse in a council home because this has been my experience as well. I'm on disability, have a strong passion for music production that dates back almost 20 years, have no music equipment, and my grandmother doesn't seem to care about what I do. She also seems to…
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Disabled access door
I requested an access door to my main door of the apartment building months ago because I’m severely struggling to open the door and it’s my only point of access in and out of the building.. it’s actually causing me more pain.. my association came and fitted an access door IN THE WRONG BUILDING a month ago… the building is…
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Elderly Mum on council list
hi all, my elderly mum has recently found out that her private rented house won’t be renewing the tenancy. She’s absolutely devastated and stressed (dad only passed away at the end of 2022) so this is an added worry. She is in receipt of AA and we have adult services appointment tomorrow as her GP has referred her, he is…
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Social Care Needs Assessment for University
Hi there, I'm looking into going to university. I currently have all my care needs met by my parents. Obviously if I move to university I will need social care. I need to apply for a social care needs assessment in my home county. However, I'm apprihensive about this process. I'm worried that they will dismiss my case due…
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Housing allowance
Im looking for a one bedroom flat for my self How do I get housing allowance for it Do I contact a estate agent and tell them I'm on benefits and will get housing allowance how does it work please help
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Help finding tools needed to draw with mouth
I am a Live In Carer and my client has MS and can only move her head,she loves to draw and we can't seem to find anywhere that can accommodate her so she can draw with her mouth, is there anyone that can help us find the tools she needs to draw with her mouth?
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Finding information about disabled toilets with a hoist
Can anyone advise as to how I find out if an area such as New Brighton. Wirral has a disabled toilet with a hoist to lift an adult from wheelchair to toilet. I have tried Googling to no avail. It would be so helpful if there was an online list of areas with such information Thanks in advance for any advice Pam
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Buying a house as a wheelchair user
Hi, I’m wanting to move out of my parent’s house to get more independence. I’ve tried to get on the council waiting list for homes but I’m not eligible as I’ve only been living in the area for nearly a year. I now am thinking of just buying a place without council help, however this would involve my parents having to pay…
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Scottish welfare grant
Hi I'm looking for advice , I fleed due to domestic violence and now in different country . I've recently been offered a new home and applied for welfare grant for furniture and white goods as only left with close for my son. I just wondering how long it takes after if its awarded will it take for furniture carpets ect to…
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Poo in garden....
Thanks to last night's football, alcohol and an overnight visitor There is a pile of poo on my access ramp to my house front door.... It's absolutely disgusting
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Help with housing for me and my son
Hi guys. Right I would like some advice. I left my ex partners house 1-2 years ago and have been staying at friends and relatives since even tho I was a joint tenant on housing. My son has additional needs and his mother is about to put him into care due to the nature of his aggressive behaviour. I have stepped in and said…
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Foot powered or 'walked' wheelchair
Has anyone come across a compact wheelchair that has footrests that can be folded away or removed so that it can be 'walked' or toe powered by the user? For the last few years, I have used a wheeled typist chair in my workplace to get around as I used sticks to walk generally, but after recent developments I haven't yet…
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Living with partner and carers
Hi I've just moved in together with my partner. We both 24 hrs carers full time wheelchair user. It is a bit manic having 2 sets of carers in one house with 2 different routine and rules any advice
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Folding mobility scooters
Hello I'm testing mobility scooters this weekend. I manage around my home but I need help getting out and about. I want to get an automatic folding scooter which can go into my car boot Does anyone have any experience of the Monarch Smarti Plus? It folds as one unit to be lifted into the car. It's not light but at the…
