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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…
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Call recording
Hi All, I have a memory problem and have for many years used a call recording app to record my phone calls. Google have now taken away this function from my phone with their latest update. In fact its now the case that most phone won't record phone calls. In light of a disability is it possible to ask google as a…
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Moving
Hello everyone i need to downsize as eldest son has left home and i cant afford the rent i have one son non dependant at home my question is when i move as im on income Esa and pip i need to stay in my local council area i havnt had my migration notice to UC but would i get the extra protection? as i get extra benefit for…
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Broken window
Hi my friend hope you're well, my house window got broken my bungalow due to me not being well suffering a stroke my friend was banging on the outside window and it broke. My responsibility to replace says my housing. II explained only on disability benefits I would have to pay in stages they refuse to do also refuse to…
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Housing discrimination?
Hi all, I’m a 27 year old carer for my mum who is disabled. I care alongside working full time. My mums care needs relate to Osteoarthritis in her knee and spine, diabetes, asthma, anaemia, high blood pressure. She also suffered from trauma relating to childhood and has chronic anxiety and depression. Her general wellbeing…
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Aid for cleaning
Hello everybody. I'm new to the forum and wondered whether anyone could help me with a question that might help my dad (and my mum). Dad has Lewy Body Dementia which gives him symptoms similar to Parkinson's. His mobility is severely restricted. He also has a bad back which restricts his movement. My mum and I (both his…
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Housing coucil
Band 1 is for highest priority and band 5 is the lowest priority. I'm currently at band 2. Is there anyone here who could estimate how long I'll be waiting for a flat? My support officer said 8months.. Also do different town councils have different waiting times? (For example Birmingham has a waiting time of 1 year.…
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OT looking in to electric wheelchair from the wheelchair service
Been speaking to my occupational therapist today she's asked about getting me an electric chair through the wheelchair sector she asked me where did I get mine and I said it was through the mobility scheme I have to pay for it monthly 220 pounds a month so because I suffer with post traumatic stress disorder I blackenow so…
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Information for Housing Situation.
Hello! I am a 31 year old Carer looking after my 32 year old Mentally Disabled Husband. We currently live in a 3 bed house with my mother who is the main tenant, we claim the other 2 bedrooms with permission from the HA we are with. My mother recently has expressed desire to move out, either through swapping or just giving…
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Wheelchair advice
Hi all, Just trying to find out what would be a really good manual wheelchair but must be folding and under 8kg if possible. I have tried looking but can't find anything. Looking for something between 1k and 4k. Any help would be appreciated... It has to be light so my partner can actually pick it up once it has been…
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Hi, my name is ShanKF96! any information on social worker duties on providing houses?
Hello! I am wondering if anybody has any information on social worker duties on providing houses.
