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Hi, my name is helenjclayton! What is a good car that hoist can fit in without losing seating
Needing help with wheelchair hoists!
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Pathway to a specialist adviser?
Hi All, First time on here as I am looking for some advice. My Nephew who is 42 years of age and in a residential unit has very limited control of his movement. He is non verbal and due to circumstances has never learnt to use a Digibox. One thing he does is to communicate with his eyes. Since his Mum passed we are looking…
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Hi, my name is HafanyMor56! Anyone know who buys used electric wheelchairs?
My 51 year old daughter is a wheelchair user. I purchased an electric easy folding wheelchair a year last July. She also has a learning disability and cannot use this chair that I paid over £2500 for it. It’s just been sitting in the hall and kept charged up. Anyone know who buys these. I need to buy her a new manual as…
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Hi, my name is loulourocks!/Advice on council visit
Hi All. I have Fibromyalgia, asthma and depression coupled with anxiety. I have placed an application for housing with my local council. I currently live in a HA two bedroom house and have requested a bungalow. Housing had my medical records and stated this wasn't enough to make me a priority to rehouse and put me in the…
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Geberit AquaClean toilet
Has anybody ever managed to get the Geberit aquaclean toilet repaired themselves by some other technician other than the one from the company itself? I have one and it has stopped functioning and Social Services are saying that I am liable to get it repaired myself, even though they installed it through a community,…
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Special beds; should I have a profile bed in my home for my grandson when he reaches 13?
My grandson has complex needs and is permanently wheelchaired. When he reaches 13 should I have a profile bed in my home.
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proper loser
I lose everything, whether it's my phone, wallet keys, words in my head am screwed like what is even the point in me when I feel like this all the time every day for years I feel pointless
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Been placed into Band B
Great news I've been placed into Band B on medical grounds assessed mobility level 2. Unfortunately we're still only allocated a 2 bedroom property. My last post I explained I'd taken in my nephew following the death of my sibling/nephew's parent and I have a son 1 year older so the boys have always grown up like siblings.…
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Rent increase
Got a call today from my landlord saying there will be a £100 rent increase starting this month. I'm on UC and pip and I'm getting transitional protection from when I transferred over. Will my transitional protection end? Also will this be a significant change in circumstances?. Any advice welcome, thanks in advance.
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Help! HA flat is unsuitable for me, what can I do?
Can anyone help please? I have recently moved into a housing association flat and there are multiple issues with it. I was only able to view it once before I accepted the tenancy as I lived a long way away before. None of the issues were apparent when I viewed it, so I signed for it in good faith. The main issue is noise.…
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P.A Advice
Hi everyone Currently employ my own team of P.A’s. Currently one of my casual workers on zero hours contract is pregnant. I'm wondering where I stand about her working for/with me due to my diagnosis of cerebral palsy spastic quadriplegia full-time wheelchair user. I use hoist for all transfers
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Advise needed for claiming housing help - currently in receipt of ESA
Hi, I am in the process of helping a friend. He is 31 years old and is hard of hearing/deaf. He gets ESA with disability income guarantee and limited capability to work (Support group). Total of roughly £140 per week. He also gets PIP both mobility and care elements. He has found a flat to rent but needs to claim housing…
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Hi, my name is _Findlay11! help with paying roof repairs
Hi Jim here, I a. On pip and roof leaking into house ,can I get help to pay repairs
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Question about air source heat pumps
Abit new hear just abit nervous, here i go just wondering if anyone has come across AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS at all, as we hv one just wondering if anyone can help with some guidance. thanks
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Hip pain while working at a desk - solutions?
Does anyone have an successful experiences with alternative desk set ups for working at a computer? I have chronic hip pain, and tried every chair/standing solution going. I can't have a laptop on my thighs on the sofa either. I'm thinking maybe a desk over my bed? Any advice/ideas would be greatly appreciated
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Hello
My name is Karen and it’s time I introduced myself. I have back and hip problems since I was 18, about 5 years ago after multiple tests I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and now need a wheelchair to go outside which has made me housebound as my doorway is not disability friendly and I need my son to set up my ramp. I was…
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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…
