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Tracking disabled person
My son of 58 is learning disabled and frequently wanders off sleeping rough without letting anyone know where he is. He agrees to having a tracking device fitted but we need advice on the best one to get. Please advise us. Thank you
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Kitchen equipment/Bread board
I've been using this bread board for several years.https://www.manageathome.co.uk/pd/etac-food-preparation-board_10333 It does exactly what I want, but I find it's not very robust. I've had to replace it several times as the clamp breaks. Does anyone know of any alternatives? I really only use it to cut bread.
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Living independently
Hello I’m currently in the process of having to leave home due to family issues. I have cerebral palsy so I struggle with mobility, anxiety etc and was wondering if you guys know about any help/support that would point me/ help me in the right direction to living independently and how this process would work as I’ve never…
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vibration mat
Hi, I've been advised by my physio to try a vibration mat to help relax my arm and shoulder. My CP only affects my right arm so I'm looking for a small mat that I can use on my arm and shoulder. I'd prefer if it was rechargeable or could be plugged in. Does anyone else use a vibration mat? If so which and is it helpful?…
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Accessible school bag for a wheelchair user
I’ve been struggling to find a school bag that I can reach and use and move independently as a wheelchair user
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Hi, I'm clairegarth! Can anyone recommend software for computer tasks, or who can do an assesment?
My son has difficulty using his hands (widespread joint pain and stiffness) for computer tasks so uses a Head mouse called a GlasOuse which has a bite switch. This is good for clicking but he can’t right click so can’t copy and paste which he needs to be able to do for work. Is there other software which could help. He has…
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Living off inheritance
Hi all. So the house my father left seem too expensive to bring upto living in standards, needs re wiring, plumbing jobs etc. So I'm now thinking of selling. I know I will have to live of the money, but how much per week am I allowed? And do I have to report all my spending? Any help is appreciated. Also if anyone knows if…
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Bedroom Tax
Our son is moving out of the family home soon. This will mean we have a spare bedroom. My husband has been sleeping downstairs for a few years now as my sleep issues and pain keep me awake, as well as his loud snoring. Between waking him up, to stop the snoring, my tossing and turning and constant trips to the toilet, he…
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Hi to all
I have been using oticon engage hearing aids for about 8 years now much to my dismay can't use oticon original app because I've been told to use the oticon compainion app but it won't blootooth pairing both my hearing aids at once and I don't go back till the 18th of Sept. For them to be sorted out they R not providing a…
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In urgent need of new wheelchair ♿️
Hello, I hope that nobody minds me posting this! I have spina bifida, Achalasia stage 3, heart problems & a couple of other medical issues. I am in dire need of a new wheelchair ♿️. I need a reclining chair due to my spine and stomach diseases. I have tried the NHS but as I am able to work a few steps they have dismissed…
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Help with social housing
Hello, I need an urgent help with a question. Quest is for a single mum with two kids. Their application for housing is going through one county away from her
home county, but the estranged father doesn’t want his kids to leave the county
and move further away from him. Is it possible for her to transfer her application…
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Mobility scooter and carrying crutches
Hi - I have a mobility scooter that fits in the car boot when I'm able to go out. I need my crutches to walkabout and purchased a bag that fits over the back of the mobility scooter seat. It has sleeves for crutches as I'm 6 foot two tall matches are way too big and stick out, I've looked at all the folding chairs online…
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Direct Payments
My neurodivergent son currently lives in supported accommodation and
requires help with paperwork, form filing, taking/making phone calls etc. His social worker has agreed that my son can get a support worker of his
choosing to help with that. The local
authority will make direct payments to my son who in turn will use…
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New to all of this .... all advice gratefully received.
Hello ... I am fully able bodied, but I have joined as my husband has very limited mobility due to various health issues, back problems, cognitive problems and arthritis. He is able to get about in the house with the aid of a frame and his stick, but does not go out much, sadly. We have recently been granted a blue badge,…
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Home improvements and VAT
Could someone, in the know - please confirm whether having an accessible kitchen comes under the "relief from VAT" banner - especially when the existing is not wheelchair accessible and also does not allow a wheelchair through to the rear door !! Washrooms, Bathrooms and Toilets do but Kitchens appears to be a grey area…
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I'm asking for a friend bit of advice please n thank you
Hey Everyone I'm not to good at this but just wanted to say hello x Anyway I'm writing this for a friend she's confined in me about her housing. The thing is she has been given a eviction letter from nch if she doesn't pay so much by 1st sept they already have taken her to court. They already take rent plus she has to pay…
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HOUSING
I have been living on my own in a 2 bed house so I had a spare room which I'm paying extra for. But my adult son might be moving back home. I get full universal housing benefit and single benefit council tax. I am on LCWRA. and I get pip fir low care and mobility. If my son moves in will it effect any of my benefits. Thank…
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Hi, my name is rosemarie31! uk holiday places with trundle-friendly proms etc & easy hotels
Hi. Aged 72 I use a wheelchair but only when outdoors or when doing bigger distances than round our house. How do you find suitable uk holiday places with trundle-friendly proms etc & easy hotels?
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Private renting on benefits and bad credit rating
So I'm having problems with my current landlord who I live with as I'm a lodger. He's sexually harassing me, constantly asking to borrow money to cover bills, he helps himself to my food, my Toiletries etc and even let's himself in my room and goes through my belongings and had even STOLEN money out of my room. I suffer…
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How long does it take to secure studio council flat once you have been accepted onto register?
Only recently got accepted onto the housing register, I have 100 points independent living/MOP, and have been waiting almost 2 years since I moved into my hostel. I know the real answer is, it can vary. For example there’s a single one bedroom place up for bidding right now that has zero bids that I could technically bid…
