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Being harassed in housing association & nobody helping.
I'm in an awful situation and not sure if I'm going to get out alive as losing hope. I live in a bedsit in sheltered housing. There's no longer a warden but lots of communal areas, such as a laundry and lounge. A coordinator comes in for 2 hours once a week. I have been living in the awful situation for 2 years, where a…
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Technology
Hi Please can any one offer advise. I have had my laptop for 9yrs. My screen upon start up is full of fuzzy lines and black splodges. I have severe artheritis. I have just been given notice to leave private rented property as they are selling. I need the laptop to access social housing sites and I use it to speak and type.…
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Disabled mother moving into my housing association flat
Hi everyone, I’m in need of some advice. I live in a one bedroom housing association flat with my partner and my mother is currently living with my sister and her daughter in a two bedroom council flat that they have signed an agreement with the council to state that they could not be rehoused due to overcrowding. My…
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Walk a mile in my shoes - virtual reality simulation
This should perhaps be part of induction for all DWP employees. It would be a doddle for VR to simulate sensory impairment, inability to stand or walk, inability to process information or explain yourself, so many things. For my part, I am not naturally patient. I resolved to be a little being of sweetness and light for my…
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Moving to a New Area on UC & PIP
Hi everyone, I’m just looking for some advice for how I start the process of moving to a new area on my disability benefits. I have no idea where to start!? Long story short, I looking at moving in with my boyfriend who lives in a different part of the country to me. I’m currently still residing with my parents and receive…
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Scooter Battery Help!
Sorry for the long post... I have a 2 1/2 year
old Pride GoGo Elite Traveller Sport which I bought for walking my
Spaniel, Bella. I’m a wheelchair user with CP who can’t push
myself far unless it’s a really smooth surface. I’ve used
scooters off and on before but always felt a little self conscious
but getting Bella has…
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Housing in London
Hi, I got an offer for an apprenticeship in London where I'm currently a student. I'm taking the year out of uni to do the apprenticeship but obviously I can't apply for student maintenance and I'm finding it hard to find a place that I can afford in London that is wheelchair accessible. I was going to apply for social…
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House application
What is OT housing needs? How to get this?
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In care and threatened with homelessness. Need help finding advocacy service.
Hi. I currently live in an assisted living home and am being threatened with homelessness within about four months. I was told by the social services team of my council that this residency would be temporary for up to two years while they find somewhere permanent for me to live. Now, less than four months before the end of…
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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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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…
