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Couriers for second hand power chairs
Hello! Does anyone have any previous experience with selling or buying an electric wheelchair and using a courier? If so please could you advise which courier you used? And if the item got there safely? I'm struggling to get any quotes from companies! Thanks in advance for any help
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Snappi size 1 buggy accessories...
Hi all! My name's Tina and very recently my 4 yr old daughter received a Snappi size 1 buggy from NHS wheelchair service. It's great but I'm really struggling to find a sunshade/rain cover for it (still can't believe it doesn't come with one!) If anyone could give my advice or point me in the right direction I would really…
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Age Rated Properties
A local council has just built some new properties, listed as almshouses, they have allocated them as purely for over 55’s, whereas I am 49. Is there any jurisdiction to say this is against the law?
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advice needed for social housing
I would like some advice on the best way to attain points for priority housing in Stockport for a vulnerable person suffering from mental health problems including, social anxiety, general anxiety disorder and depression. He is currently living very unhappy in Wales and desperately wants to relocate back to Stockport to be…
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Don't no who i get help with to apply for proper driveway
Hi im sue and i’m new here , i wonderd if any body could help me , I am with Trafford Housing , i had a at room built downstairs quite a long time ago , but i can’t remember what i had to do or helped me , i kind of remember an occupational therapist and some people decided to do a wet room instead of stair lift and wet…
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Hi, my name is lewismgza! DHP payment advice
I’m moving into a new home and read about the DHP payment but when applying form local council(only have online form) it asking me when I moved in.. but I kind of need my rent in advance/deposit so what do I put. Do I lie and backdate it to cover the first month or two… or do I just put when I actually move there and they…
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Hi to all
Where can I buy a non expensive wheelchair from? I have a fracture in my back and also I have spinal cord compression I had an xray three weeks ago and and mri 2 weeks ago going to phyisio on Friday both my knees keep collapsing and walking is making things worse. I have been put on morphine. Sparklebright63
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Hi, I'm GaryS! Looking for a holiday company / hotel suggestions for my disabled sister.
Hello, I'm hoping you may be able to help me with a holiday company / hotel suggestions for my sister Janet. Her physical disabilities are such that she requires 24 hour care. If you think of any suitable options please let me know, thanks in advance, regards, Gary
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Hello, I'm Leanne65! my landlord wants to sell the block of flats
Hi my daughter is 7 she has autism my landlord wants to sell the block of flats we r living in to the council every night when we come in from school we have to sit outside untill it's time for bed I have no garden the council want to put us into a flat that has no lift a 3rd floor I refused it then they came bk to me with…
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I've been excluded from the warm home discount based on a 9 year old Energy Performance Certificate
I have been excluded from the warm home discount based on a Energy Performance Certificate that is 9 years old!!! I met all the other required criteria but the 9 year old EPC excluded me 😰😥😭💯(energy performance certificate of efficiency My flat was last assessed 9 years ago as being energy efficient but of course the…
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Information housing
I'm new to this & I'm sure like most people I don't want to be in this situation. Currently I'm in temporary accommodation, being paid for by the council. Now I'm on a council run site called home finder, you bid on property that you will never get unless you're band 1. I'm band 3 & somehow I've been shortlisted 1-5, if…
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Hi, my name is Lulusmama! Clothing comfortability suggestions
I I was diagnosed with adult moderate degenerative scoliosis and spondylitis , in the last two months I have been experiencing acute / chronic pain and sciatica . It seems that the curve has worsened and my main problem is with waistbands which are now wanting to sit on my lower rib cage . Does anyone have any suggestions,…
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Riser recliner chair
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a riser recliner chair - have lumbar spinal stenosis, if that helps for reference - never really fully comfortable no matter what position I'm sat in Currently looking at one at a local community furniture shop, but no idea what the make is. Don't have a massive budget, the one I'm…
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Which mobility scooter ?
I am looking for a little advice on a replacement mobility scooter I currently use a Pride Apex rapid - which has a heavy Lead Acid battery - my wife really struggles to disassemble it and put it in the car boot. I need one with a lithium battery - I have seen a Motion Healthcare Alumina (£1500) and a Veluimi Lithium…
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Tactile pavement
I had an interesting call from the council about tactile pavement. After they laid a new pavement near me, there was part of the tactile wasn't put back down. She looked at pictures a few years ago and now. she agreed it wasn't put back and will investigate why this happened. While I had her on the phone there are a few…
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Help with disability at airport and on TUI advice
HI, I am trying to find information about a holiday I have booked next year. My doctor has told me that i should ask for assistance when i get to the airport to be taken through security and to the departure lounge due to me not being able to walk far. He also told me that i do not need to book seats to be next to my wife…
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Managing care
Does anyone else find managing care extremely stressful? I find arranging care and managing carers in my home makes me anxious - who can relate?
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Insulation/Eco 4
Hi there, I'm really frustrated as we've tried to apply for cavity wall and loft insulation. As I'm not on any legacy benefits, we no longer qualify as of April 2022. I have a spinal cord injury and incurable disease, severe neurological issues, I can no longer feel temperature, meaning the only way I know my house is warm…
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Need help with housing.
Hi , would really appreciate some advise. I live in a housing association property and had an assessment last year by the housing who registered me as needing a move for medical reasons. I am blind with a depth perception issue and with 28 stairs in my property I have regular falls. All of my family and support network…
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I've had a section 21 to move out of my rented accommodation, where do I stand?
Hi I live in a hmo I've lived here 3 years never ever had any rent probs . I got a section 21 to move out because they want to rent my room out to a couple to get more rent . We're do I stand
