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Blue badge for and disabled parking outside of home of disabled person
My nephew lacks mental and physical capacity and is entitled to the top rate of PIP disability...he is 26, can't read, write, drive, go shopping, cook, clean or effectively clean himself. When out in public he can become difficult to manage and often shouts at people agitated. His mum does most of the caring but she can't…
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Hi, my name is Balkar! Accessible Housing
Hi Everyone my name is Balkar. I hope you well this evening. Just a quick question, I have lived in a ground floor flat in Welling in Kent for the past 23 years. Although I am very happy here the whole flat is not what I would term as Wheelchair Accessible. I have a small galley style kitchen which is not Wheelchair…
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Applying for social housing
I’ve applied through my local borough but it’s been several weeks and messages and not heard any updates(they’ve response and said they’ll process it soon). Also I currently live in another borough rented and paid for by family but my name is essentially on bills. Or will be As it was paid upfront What should I do here,…
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Hi, my name is lizrobson99! Memory Foam Topper suggestions?
I have back pain at night and have had 3 new matresses in the last three years. I am now considering a memory foam topper and wondered if anyone with a similar problem has tried one?
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Adapted property/ tree causing hardship.
Myself and my wife moved into a housing association bungalow with a front garden around 18 months ago. My wife is registered disabled and I have mobility issues. The property is an adapted property and is suitable for disabled tenants, because it is an adapted property I thought that the maintenance would be easy for us.…
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Have I the right to live in the community?
I don't know what to do. I am sixty-five who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, Social Services wants to do either flats side by side - own carers (which I didn't believe I will have my carers for long, also they want to cut their pay), I know if they move that I will just the will to live is that what they want?…
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Hi, my name is Suzanne11! Can anyone tell me if my council tax is going to be increased?
Hi Can anyone tell me if my council is going to be increased I am in lcwra group
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Hi, my name is Philip31081976! I need to obtain a Grant to buy a new Bed Mattress
I need to obtain a Grant to buy a new Bed Mattress
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Housing planning and Disablity Discrimination Act
My husband and I have made an application to the local council to have a new bungalow built on an acre of land we own. One of the reasons for a bunglaow is that I have a neurological illness and need a property on one level for my wheelchair, AND the bunglaow would be adapted to cater for my future deterioration (we live…
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Jazz Dual Crutch & Cane Holder
Has anyone used the Jazz dual crutch & cane holder on their mobility scooter? I can't get tall enough folding crutches and my scooter back pack does have slots for the crutches but the stick up far to high! The jazz duel crutch holder shows it attaching with a fastening under the back of the mobility scooter seat. My…
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Council tax reduction and eligibility after DFG grant
Hi I live in a housing association property. I have one bathroom which has the toilet located here. I was awarded a DFG which consisted of walk in shower for chronic pain and a wash and dry toilet for a rare bowel condition. Today council tax have said I am not eligible for a reduction in council tax because I don’t have…
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Folding crutches
Hi Everyone- I hope you're having a great weekend! Does anyone have any recommendations for folding crutches as I need some to go in my mobility scooter back pack? I'm 6ft 2in tall so need to have ones that meet my height requirement. kind regards Andrew
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Housing issues
I used to work a full time job before I became disabled. I'm currently living in a group home and the landlords are bad people. They are irresponsible and don't keep the place up. One time I filed a complaint with my social worker and the landlady said if I ever do that again she would evict me. The landlords are habitual…
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Has one got a secure loan on their property while claiming benefits
I am getting fed up with the slow process of having a toilet put downstairs. There has been mistake after mistake and lack of communication and false promises. I am now considering just sorting it out myself. I would like to know if it is possible to get a secured loan on a property while claiming benefits so i can sort…
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Hi, my name is lollybar75! Energy Help
My edf bill gas and electric is £845. Im struggling to pay. Getting help with CAB and going for a debt relief order. I will probably be made to go on a pre payment meter- any ideas how i can avoid this as im disabled with back an knee arthritis and disc issues. My meter is under the stairs low down.
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Advice on flooring
We are getting a downstairs wetroom built in the near future and have to make a decision on flooring - obviously, it needs to be non slip - but what do we choose ?Poured resin, ceramic tiles or vinyl sheeting ?I have no idea as to advantages of any ?Advice please ...
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Disabled facilities grant - wet room needs repairs
Hi everyone 😊 Just a question if I may, regarding the above for those who may have been in a similar situation or have knowledge of what to do - We had a wet room installed in 2013 for my daughter with a DFG, she was 14 at the time, so did not contribute towards the cost. All was approved by the Council and our Housing…
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has anyone gone from owning a house into social housing or rental property due to disability
I would like to know if anyone has gone through this situation. We are being forced to sell our property next year due to how difficult the people who adapt homes are being. I cannot manage stairs, so i need help to get up the stairs and my wife also has health problems and it causes her pain to get me up the stairs to the…
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Overnight Carer/ extra bedroom LHA
My Social Worker told me I’ve been re-assessed by Social Services as requiring overnight Care. She said I am eligible for the 2 bedroom Local Housing Allowance rate due to needing an overnight Carer. Currently I get the 1 bedroom Local Housing Allowance rate. I’m on PIP Enhanced Daily Care and LCWRA. I live in a 1 bedroom…
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Metal Mobility scooter shed
Hi every one :) I'm looking for a metal shed that will fit a mini crosser x2, but, I'm finding it really hard to find one. I cannot buy the scooter until I get the shed, for insurance purposes. Thanks, Helen x
