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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…
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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…
