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Is this allowed?
So I used to live with some step parents unfortunately due to my mental and other medical issues used to create a lot arguments and not good situations so my birth parents have rented a flat from private landlord. i moved several months ago and sent journal message and they said they wanted see tenancy agreement etc(what I…
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Hi, my name is BVG! Advice about Smart Drives and power / braking attachments.
Hello, I’m here to ask for some advise please. I am looking for a, small as possible, powered attachment that is quick and easy to attach and remove, for a light weight rigid frame manual wheelchair. The terrain it will be used on has very steep hills, which is also sometimes cobberly, so going up is very difficult, and…
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Shower insulated
Hi everyone 👋 hope you're all well please I need some advice I live in a council flat I have cerebral palsy also multiple arthritis. and my health has deteriorated I'm having problems getting out of the bath how do go about getting a a walk in shower any advice I would be very grateful warm regards Jacqueline
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Looking for a door closer device
I am looking for some way of pulling our living room door closed behind me from my wheelchair.I have found https://shop.disabilityhorizons.com/products/t-pull-door-closer-wheelchair-accessible-handle-interior-or-exterior-durable-swivels/But this doesn't look long enough and costs too much (£40) for a simple piece of…
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Benefits of using catering supplies
I’m hosting a party for the kid’s third
birthday. My friend, which is also my neighbour, advised me to get these catering supplies London [Removed by moderator - advertising], for an
obvious reason – they are cheaper. I’m curious, though. What other benefits can
I get if I use disposable catering supplies for the event?
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Question on adaptations to home - Social housing
I was placed into a housing association flat by my local council approx 2 years ago. It was never ideal (lots of steps down from parking area to front door etc) but I could cope. My joints, pain and fatigue have gotten much worse since then and I’m struggling more and more inside the flat. I used to be able to step into…
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Charging a Salsa mini quickie wheelchair
Do I need to turn the chair on - to charge it? I have read the instructions manual and if doesn't say. But the power meter lights only flash when it's turned on.....
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Moving out of mum's house as Universal Credit/PIP claimant.
Hello everyone. I've seen a couple of posts on this topic but am looking to get a more detailed picture of the process. My situation is that I am currently living with my mum and it is severely impacting my mental health. Without going into too much detail it involves me coming out as bisexual and being practically…
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Where do I go from here?
I need advice about the next steps I need to take. I have tried CAB on the phone but can't get through. I can't get through to Shelter either. I was moved to the flat I am currently in due to a management move after being attacked by a former neighbour who was found guilty recently in court. I have been in the middle of…
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About me and partner saveings telling cancuil
Hi I’m in very bad place at moment I told dwp about my me and my partner savings now got a letter about housing benefit now I got tell them about my savings on Monday so I won’t get into trouble or will I and could lose housing benefit since both disabled can’t work so want info on here of cancuil .
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Social Housing -Service Standards
I am a member of the DLUHC Social Housing Quality Panel, and vice chair of my own Housing association "customer voice". Do you think there should be Disability Service Standard? If so, what do you think should be included?
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Thrown Out Last Month / Sleeping on Sofa. Is there anything I can do to stop me being discriminated?
I was unfortunately thrown out of the home I grew up in for 31 years last month, I am 34, autistic and work part time. I have had some mental health issues due to a bereavement, and my father subjected me to various minority slurs and name calling before he made it clear he’d had it with me and wanted me to leave. I sleep…
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Housing overcrowded
Can anyone advise me. I have 2 children 14 and 16, boy and girl, my son has a disability and is awarded enhanced PIP for care and mobility, however the council will not acknowledge my sons disability and we are stuck in a 2 bed property. The council will only accept us on a transfer list for overcrowding but not…
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Hi, my name is Vycky5124! joined for housing advice & how to get ahead with rent applications
Hello Scope Community! I am new here! Joining Scope for housing advice mainly & advice on rights
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Spinal Stenosis: Recommendations for slip on trainers
Hi, I'll welcome anybody's recommendations, but seeing as I have Spinal Stenosis, I'd be particularly interested to hear from those who have / are aware of the condition. I'm looking for some slip on trainers as putting on shoes can be particularly painful and with laces, it's even worse! I've got quite wide feet and have…
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Advice needed power chair and car
Hi! I’m wondering if anyone can advise us on what car/people carrier is suitable to transport a Quickie Q500m or similar power-chair? We’re looking to get a power-chair and the Q500m is looking like the best option, however, we’re a bit stuck on which cars/people carriers it would fit in. Ideally a small/medium people…
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Anyone else with Spinal Stenosis use mobility aids?
I'm just wondering if anyone else with Spinal Stenosis uses mobility aids? I'm currently using crutches (have been doing since June 2022) - originally for slipped disc / sciatica. Since surgery for discectomy and laminectomy I haven't recovered and in chronic pain, so have continued with the crutches as I feel that they…
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Hi, my name is AndrewB03! Any feedback on my accessible milk pitcher design?
I hope you don't mind me posting this in here: I'm a Product Design Engineering student at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and was tasked with designing a product to make a chosen area of the hospitality industry more accessible for persons suffering from a chosen category of physical impairment. As a barista…
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Friends Rehousing: Council playing hardball
The council is saying they need further info, everyone's low priority til housing needs are identified yada yada. He has a large amount of supporting letters detailing his disability needs and that he's been subjected to racist harassment. Logs of police refs, letters from professionals and organizations. I mean it should…
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TOILET EQUIPMENT
Hi really need HELP 😔 😟 Today, they changed my bathroom to a wetroom and installed a high seat toilet, but there is a problem. When I sit on the toilet, it is quite high and the back part is higher, so I hold myself with my fingertips so that I don't fall because I slip from the toilet after i get off toilet my BACK hurts…
