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Supported living wait time? South Wales
Hello I'm currently in temporary accommodation. Currently waiting to get housed by council. I've had a long think and decided that supported living would be better, my mental health is up and down. If I did live in a flat somewhere and something happened I wouldn't be able to notify anyone close by.. having staff on site…
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Deciding between front wheel drive and midwheel drive wheelchair
I'm trying to decide between a front wheel drive and midwheel drive wheelchair (Permobil F5 Corbus VS and M5 Corbus). Not worried about driving either,I'll adapt. However, wondering if the F5VS will lend itself to UK communal areas, shops, restaurants and pubs etc... Would welcome anyone's first hand experience. Thanks one…
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Hi, my name is africaribwoman!Can you give me advice on getting financial assistance to move house?
Hello Hi everyone My name is africaribwoman. Can any of you give me advice on getting financial assistance to move home to a more accessible house. Do I approach the council for a DHP application. And also I've just enrolled onto a degree course for the first time at open University. Is there any other help that you may…
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Brain in hand app
Hi all, just wondering if anybody has any experience with the brain in hand app? Apparently social care are looking at getting it funded for me?
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Hi my name is Nigel. I’m a wheelchair user, looking for support with home improvement grants.
I’m a wheelchair user, and looking for support on how to obtain grants to improve my home.
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Really want to move, trying to keep mum on my side (long post)
Hi, i'm new here, my name is Max. I currently live in shared accommodation with two housemates, and multiple staff who alternate shifts. I had a heart to heart with my mum last night about what it's really like here, and admited to her and myself that i'm not happy and i want to move. She's on my side, because we've had…
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Rehousing with occupational therapy report
Hi. Hoping someone has some advice. I have a 1 bed 1st floor flat rented off york city council. 2 and half years ago, my adult son (living and working in a different city) developed late onset adult epilepsy and after 6 months of not seeing a neurologist ended up coming back to York to live with me. I declared him to the…
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Hi, my name is missyyy! I need a cheap gardeer
I need a cheap gardeer
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Hi, my name is allan28! AP resection, colostomy stoma. Any ideas on controlling smell during change?
I had AP resection (rectal closure)and colostomy stoma 3 weeks ago, still suffering with pain in the bum area Any ideas on controlling smells during bag change
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Hi, my name is nomader00! Green Power Unique 500. Does anyone know the correct connection sequence?
Hello I have a Green power unique 500. I need to reconnect the controllers there are two one small and one large. Non as with a lot of Chinese connections don't necessarily match between male and female connectors and at least two 3 pin connectors could be connected the wrong way round. Does anyone know the correct…
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Walk-in bath advice
Hello, everyone. I haven't been around for a bit, but we've just moved into a new house and it has a walk-in bath/shower unit. Trouble is, I've no idea who the manufacturer was, and we don't have any instructions, model numbers or anything! Does anyone have any advice on how I could find out how it all works, please?
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Hi, my name is miss_b! Please can anyone give me advice on how to get moved ASAP
Good morning everyone I was diagnosed in 2019 I'm currently living In a flat with 28 external stairs and 14 internal. The council have me down for ground floor property as I am struggling with stairs due to weakness in my legs. We have a bidding system for availability properties. However I keep being rejected when I bid…
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Hi, my name is laylrose! i'd like to move out from london to be nearer family. Can council help?
i need some advice on housing it's a bit long so please bare with me , i've lived in the home i'm in now for nearly 30 years it was housing association but was bought by private landlords ,so over the years the rent has increased considerably it's a big three bedroom and my children have flown the nest so it's now just me…
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Bedroom Tax My son move back home.......
Hiya looking for some advice please I live in a two-bedroom property , Housing Association Social Housing, my son moved back home in Feb, my son is also claiming UC he is unemployed. I am on a PIP low rate and I was recently awarded LCWRA. Will I still need to pay the Bedroom Tax now my son has moved back home ????.
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Help me fix swimming pool problem
The tiles in my swimming pool are broken and I would like to change new one, what kind of glue is the best to stick the tiles that is not harmless to the body, is there any good suggestions for that?
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Regarding temporary accommodation
Dear Sir/Madam,I am Ali, currently pursuing my studies in Architecture. I am reaching out to you with a request for urgent temporary accommodation in London for 24-27 April 2024. As a 100% disabled student on wheelchair (spinal cord T11 injury), I have been granted the opportunity to participate in a workshop hosted by…
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Hi, my name is turbo1940! KYMCO Agility scooter error 7, any advice?
My KYMCO AGILITY motorised scooter shows error 7 when I press the horn button, but clears when I switch it off. Any ideas anyone, please.
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Stairlift via disabled facilities grant issues and size
Hi, My dad has been assessed by an OT as needing a stairlift. We live down a street of identical houses that were all built at the same time. The properties manager has told us the stairs are all the same size and has measured to check. Our neighbour has a stairlift fitted. My dad has tried it and it fits him wonderfully.…
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Will she lose everything
Hi I'm after some advice if possible please, my mither is 74 lives in a council house. She gets a discount in council tax and rent she only receives her pension and private pension and pension credit. She also claims pip the lowest. My brother has moved in with her after a relationship breaking down. He does work he also…
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Hi, my name is SBB! My housing association just ignored me in everywhere they not even come repair
I am disable single mum with three children age 10,9 and 3. We all live in small one bedroom flat. We all sleeping on the floor in the living room. I registered myself with council they band me for more than 2 years just because i disnt send child benefit letter. Now the put me me back for bidding syestem before they told…
