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esa
why is all gov sites saying this been updated last few weeks Employment and Support Allowance with Housing Benefit You will not be asked to move to Universal Credit until a later date so making me ill way worry
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Help planning home adaptations
Hi all, my son is 3 with cerebral palsy focused on his lower body. We've just reached the point where occupational health are starting to talk about lifts, wet rooms and the like. We feel like we don't know enough about what we need and where it can go to make informed decisions. Are there any groups available that can…
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Moving from private rent to council
hi I am currently renting a three bedroomed house from a private landlord and need to move to social housing in the past 5 years my rent has increased by over 60% I was originally paying 650 pcm I am now paying £1000pcm I am using up and pip to pay my rent, I have tried registering with Wolverhampton Council for social…
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Is there any financial assistance that l can use to pay for having my flat decorated?
I have just recently moved home to a council 1 bedroom flat . Is there any financial assistance that l can use to pay for having my flat decorated throughout please ??
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Blue Badge Assessment
Hi all To give some context as to why I have applied for a blue badge... I am diagnosed with autism (including sensory issues), Bipolar Personality Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Hypermobility. Further to this I am awaiting a head CT to see if I have a mild brain injury following concussion 6 weeks ago. I applied online and…
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Damp in house
Hello, I live with my parents and I am on pip enhanced rate. I want to know where i can find help for who can fix our roof as we have got a lot of mould, damp and wet walls. our roof needs repairing we have already had 3 different builders try to fix it but they never solved the issue and instead made the problem worse and…
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Lack.of communication from housing
Hi. Wonder if anyone has advice.Sorry this is a bit long. First of all just a bit about my disability. Up until last June, I was healthy apart from diabetis type 2. One day I woke up on the Monday feeling unwell. I had a viral infection but plodded on with work until the Friday when I felt very weak and tired. I took the…
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Power Chairs and Steering
Hi Everyone: I wonder if someone could advise or give a few tips. I recently bought a power chair but I am having huge problems in steering it, especially when I reverse - it seems to have a life of its own! Are they generally difficult to steer, do you get used to them? I really can't see myself going anywhere on the…
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Help in a mess
Not sure anyone here can advise me but I’m in a mess, I’m living with my ex partner the only income I have is my PIP. He owns the house it’s in his name from his dad’s death. I’m trying to move out but getting declined due to one CCJ that I actually didn’t know was a CCJ till the landlord of a property I applied for did a…
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Britons should have three days' worth of tinned food and water, government says
A new website advising on what to do in an emergency is being launched as part of the government's push to ensure the UK is more resilient to threats. https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/ Who knew about this advice ? I didn't ….
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New flat next week
hello . I’m really exhausted and scared about moving. I move into a new flat next week. My daughter will be there also but she’s not on the tenancy agreement but they know she will be there just like she is here ( she’s 21) . I am worried I won’t do things right like sort out the water bill , pay off my final bills like…
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Hi, my name is Happy2222! Needing advice on car hoists for equipment weighing 22kg
I am new here and have to say (( after numerous attempts)at last I have a username that is accepted.. phewwww. My query is on the subject of car hoists. I have a small car and simply do not know what to do about getting 1, do I have 1 that is bolted ( fixed ) into the boot or are the DIY 1's just as good? The equipment…
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New life for CASCAIDr
Belinda Schwehr (pictured here), the founder of its original parent company, CASCAIDr the charity, is heading up a new management team. CASCAIDr CIC has been approved Following the sad demise of online legal advice charity CASCAIDr, I’m happy to be able to report that CASCAIDr CIC has now been approved by the Community…
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Anyone interested in proper supported living for young adults in Powys?
Proper = purpose built social housing for young adults with enough accessible outside space to create on-site activities, community hub, enterprises and more. The facility would support daily living skills, encourage independent living, develop positive outcomes concerning health & well-being. We've been inspired by the…
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Disabilities Facilities Grant
Advice please! Hi there, I was wondering if anyone has knowledge or experience of applying for DFG for mental health? The eligibility requirements for this grant specifically recognises 'a mental health disorder or impairment of any kind' as meeting the criteria to apply. It also states that the grant can be used to make…
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Grant doors/ windows?
Have an autistic child with an EHCP. Wondering if anyone knows of any help or grants we are entitled to for home improvements especially doors & windows? Thanks in advance.
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Toilet
HHi again guys,we have a toilet which was installed for someone in a wheelchair,which is low.My wife who is disabled has difficulty bending down so far to use it due to her Spina Bifida.Can we ask our housing association to install a normal one to be fitted making it easier for her to use? Thank you in advance.
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Council eviction
Hiya, has anyone ever had their local council do a medical assessment (to assess bedroom need) by using a company called Now Medical? The council pays this company to assess you without speaking to you or your GP. What I want to know is, has anyone successfully fought a council eviction in court due to discrimination? I've…
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Over grown garden
Hi All, My name is David, my Sister and her husband are both physically disabled, they own their own house but struggle to get help with cutting the lawn.it. Is there any charity that can go out. Unfortunately I can’t do it as I have fibromyalgia, gout and osteoarthritis. Mak
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Hi, my name is Melvin! Can anyone suggest a service who could help me with a wheelchair repair?
I hope we can get along and help each other. I have used a powered wheelchair since 1987. I live in North London and love to make use of public transport to get around. My chair is old and obsolete but It’s a good one that works beautifully apart from a flappy castor. I believe it needs new bearings which is not a big job…
