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Sheltered Housing operated and run by Southern Housing Group
One of the doors to the Sheltered
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How can I get a disability bay?
Hi I am new this forum but I hope I can get some advice. I applied for pip and was successful. I suffer with Fibromyalgia and unfortunately the body stiffness is really bad for me.I scored 8 points in mobility section and automatically qualified for blue badge. The parking on my street is really bad and I struggle to park…
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Hi, I'm Westy! How do I handle my uncle's care home not taking him back after being in hospital?
I am concerned about my uncle who is self funding in a care home and was recently admitted to hospital and his care home have assessed him and are saying they are not sure they can take him back. He was immobile before he went into hospital therefore I am unsure why they should say that and how to deal with it.
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Does anyone suffer from rotary cuff need advice
Hi, i suffer from chronic pain. It is similary to rotary cuff. What I am trying to find out if anyone else needs support when sitting on a sofa. When I sit on a sofa I get no support on my shoulder and arm. I have tried many things and they do not work. Sitting on a sofa causing me a great deal of pain and I am trying to…
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Clos-mat shower toilet wash/dry
hi there I'm Gill and had a clos-mat toilet put in with a grant by Oxfordshire Council/ Sovereign Housing Association in 2012. This has been a godsend and I am completely lost without it.The toilet stopped working on 23-12-2021 and a plumber was sent by Sovereign H.A, he couldn't fix it so reported back and three days…
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Social/housing executive northern ireland
Does anyone have any idea how many points on the he list are needed to be offered a house? I am homeless in 3 weeks landlord selling and 5 of us have to share with my 3 family members i have a disabled child and i am so worried how long ill wait :(
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My Motability car is totally unsuitable. I don't know what to do. Can anyone help?
I got my new mobility car in feb 2022, it wasn't my 1st choice of car but because of the delays due to covid i was advised by dealership that the said car would be fine for me, however it is not, it is way to low for me and i cannot fit my wheelchair in, The dealership advised me to wait until original car comes in but has…
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Hi, my name is onadiet! Do I need my PA when the OT visits?
I'm new
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Epilepsy and Driving - Query
Hello My son has nocturnal (during his sleep) epilepsy. He had a provisional licence but stopped learning to drive when diagnosed 2 years ago. His condition is well-managed on medication and he's not had a seizure in his sleep for over a year. He's never had one in the day. He reapplied to the DVLA for his licence and a…
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Electric wheelchair
Hi all, my son
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Hi, my name is mary98! Carers housing query
Hello my name is Mary and am a support worker and a carer that I stay with a family filled up with the house so I don’t have any privacy .am I qualified to get a council temporary carers housing of which I can pay
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Hi, my name is purplepenguin! Had an accident, how I can get a temporary wheelchair chair?
I had a fall at the weekend and broke my right leg in 2 places😢and wondering how i can get a temporary wheelchair chair to help get out the house one my husband can push me in. not rushing to get out house tho as fell again when we came back from hospital trying to get up steps to my front door 😞 just wondering for forward…
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Hi, my name is Trixiebear! HA refusing permission for a reasonable adjustment
Both me and my daughter are classed as disabled, mine is type 1 diabetes so not a physical disability but as I have to use medication to stay alive and would die without it I'm classed as disabled. My daughter has scoliosis, she had surgery to ""correct'' it at age 12, she's now 25, this involved fusing metal rods to…
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Hi, my name is Mowatt1! Can I get a stair lift in my 2nd story flat?
I live in a two storey flat and have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and struggle with walking for long periods of time and struggle a little with the stairs, is there a remedy for lifts in the stair well of a two storey building? It’s a wide staircase with railing on the outside and none on the inside and I was…
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Outdoor kit for canoeing
Hi all does anyone know of a shop that sells disabled canoe kit?
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MND aids?
My dads getting closer to the paralysed stage of MND, his right arm (the last remaining part he can move) is weakening rapidly. Has anyone got any advice/experience with things we can get to support him drinking? I've just ordered him the hydrate system on amazon to try but obviously thats mostly just good for his…
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Bathroom Replacement - ignoring disability needs.
I am in a council bungalow and my bathroom is currently being completely replaced and the mould dealt with. The only request/adjustment i have requested from them is that they email me in the morning telling who will be attending and when. Its now been over a week and not one day has the emailed information been correct.…
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Is there any support available to find housing?
Hello. I would like to move home but due to my disabilities, living alone and never having sold and brought before so I need support with this. Does anyone know of any organisations that are supportive and understanding? as I am finding Estate agents etc go so fast and don't understand disability and it being a more…
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Anyone affected by homelessness?
What can one do to improve their chances of getting a place to live in.
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Wet Room
Hi everyone! Well after waiting a good few months it’s finally time to have the Wet Room installed in our new Bungalow!!! Got a call on Friday saying that they will be starting Monday which is quite exciting and quite daunting at the same time. They surveyor came out last month and let me pick the flooring and wall panels…
