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What's stopping people self-identifying as carers?
New figures published from the 2021 Census show a decline in the number of individuals identifying as unpaid carers for friends or family since 2011. But, why? This quote from a BBC article about the census finding, illustrates the surprise Katie - wife to husband Mark with Motor Neurone Disease - had upon realising her…
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Does PIP and LCWRA matter when on housing list?
Hello. Im receiving PIP and LCWRA. My private tenancy agreement ended a year ago. Landlord, wasn't bothered to come around with new one so the time went by. Today he came down and asked me to consider rent increase and let him know how much I can agree to pay from next month. He then said that we will put new agreement…
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Disability support animals
***Trigger Warning: Cancer*** Hello, is this the right place to talk about my sick disability support animal? ADMIN - please feel free to move my post if there’s somewhere more appropriate - The only other place was families - my animals are my family as I’m Vegan, but I thought more people would see them more as an ‘aid’…
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How long does a DFG take to process?
How long does a DFG take to process?
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Looking for support with NHS continuing healthcare
Hello Everyone, I am being moved to NHS continuing healthcare from adult social care direct payments. The checklist, decision meeting etc have all happened and they have phoned to say I have been approved for full CHC funding. I have also been told this is a good thing and the right outcome by all involved. I am now…
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home adaptations
hello, my sibling has CP and is a wheelchair user. she is being cared for by my elderly parents who have both retired. if anything happened to my parents i worry what would happen to her, so id like to make home adaptations so that our home is accessable. if nothing else, it will be an easier place for them to visit. i…
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New to asking for help, what can help / what do I need?
Hi, I have muddled through with long term health conditions for a long time and have finally got enough courage to ask for help. At the moment my partner and my family have had to do a lot of the housework / cooking / shopping for me so that I can just about manage to look after myself. How do I work out if there are any…
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Hi, my name is PollyPick! Problem with property company. Was refused permission for a stairlift
I'm in a bit of a dilemma with my back against the wall - a Property Company is trying to buy me and my son off as well as add a gag order so that I cannot say what they are about - it's not about the money they offer (it isn't much anyway to bother with) BUT its the principle of it - my legal team are now reluctant to go…
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Why do I have to become homeless and penniless
My rent is £430 pm more than the local HB rate (I live in London where rents are really high, I moved in 10 years ago, it's only recently that I had to give up work) I applied for DHP but they turned me down, I have some savings which I'm using to make up the difference, I spoke to my local council but they said they can't…
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Housing adaptions: Electronic sliding door for bathroom? (urgent advice needed)
Hi everyone, I'm going to view a house in a couple of days & the biggest accessibility hurdle will be the bathroom. I'm trying to work out what the cheapest ways to be to adapt to make it accessible would be, so I know how much I could bid. From the floor plan, it looks like there would just be enough room to drive the…
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Taking Curtains Down
Hello, The curtains in my flat really need either replacing or a good wash/clean! I require help because I will have to use a pair of step ladders to unhook the curtains and with my unsteady balance, this could be somewhat dangerous. I have asked a cleaning company but they told me that the specific services that I…
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I've just moved into my house, and with the rising cost of living I just simply can't afford it
I have just moved in to my house after spending 15 years in a mental health hospital and with rising energy bills and the cost of living I just simply can’t afford it and I was wondering if you could help me
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Ramp for. Scooter
Hi I have been approved to have a ramp fitted so I can get out on my mobility scooter, this was back I may when they came out to assess and I’ve not heard anything since. Now the weather is changing I’m worried I won’t be able to go out on it even if they do come anytime soon. I’ve been stuck in the house for 4 years,…
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council house boarded up
October last year i was given a council bedsit. This is the first time iv had the opportunity so i took it as home is overcrowded. I called up EDF who are giving me a very hard time connecting fuel because they keep talking about the previous tenancy and their arrears. Im still staying at parents home but sorting the…
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What do you think about this new navigation aid?
Hi all, I'm new here. I'm a Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Bradford. I'm working with a team to make this cool new head-worn device to help people with sight loss. It helps to be more aware of surroundings by alerting the wearer of nearby obstacles. I just wanted to know your thoughts, any comments or…
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Hi, I'm ISITME! How best to deal with disability harassment from neighbour?
Hello Scope Community ❤️ Thank you so much for accepting me on your platform. I have only just discovered Scope Forum, and am so glad I have!I would like to share my experience with other disabled friends, and am seeking sound advice, hopefully 🙏 I wanted to ask for your help in offering coping strategies on how best to…
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The Final Straw
Hi, my name is Patricia, and I found Scope when looking for Advice. I have e mailed a complete statement of my situation to Scope, but no response yet, so in final desperation thought I would try on here for some advice. This could be long so here are just the basics. 76 Female, requiring disability aids for over 10 years,…
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Social housing any advice
I posted about my housing a while back but thought I would give sort of update my local council won’t let me register for social housing as I have no priority housing needs im currently in a room in a converted house and I don’t feel safe here, as it was originally a house the rooms are tiny and the walls are paper thin, I…
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Hi, my name is call1! Can I get a grant to buy a power chair?
Hi my name is call1 I wonderd if anyone knows if I can get a grant to buy a power chair.
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Arthritis
Housing assessment for arthritis condition
