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Hi to all
Where can I buy a non expensive wheelchair from? I have a fracture in my back and also I have spinal cord compression I had an xray three weeks ago and and mri 2 weeks ago going to phyisio on Friday both my knees keep collapsing and walking is making things worse. I have been put on morphine. Sparklebright63
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Hi, I'm GaryS! Looking for a holiday company / hotel suggestions for my disabled sister.
Hello, I'm hoping you may be able to help me with a holiday company / hotel suggestions for my sister Janet. Her physical disabilities are such that she requires 24 hour care. If you think of any suitable options please let me know, thanks in advance, regards, Gary
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Hello, I'm Leanne65! my landlord wants to sell the block of flats
Hi my daughter is 7 she has autism my landlord wants to sell the block of flats we r living in to the council every night when we come in from school we have to sit outside untill it's time for bed I have no garden the council want to put us into a flat that has no lift a 3rd floor I refused it then they came bk to me with…
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I've been excluded from the warm home discount based on a 9 year old Energy Performance Certificate
I have been excluded from the warm home discount based on a Energy Performance Certificate that is 9 years old!!! I met all the other required criteria but the 9 year old EPC excluded me 😰😥😭💯(energy performance certificate of efficiency My flat was last assessed 9 years ago as being energy efficient but of course the…
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Information housing
I'm new to this & I'm sure like most people I don't want to be in this situation. Currently I'm in temporary accommodation, being paid for by the council. Now I'm on a council run site called home finder, you bid on property that you will never get unless you're band 1. I'm band 3 & somehow I've been shortlisted 1-5, if…
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Hi, my name is Lulusmama! Clothing comfortability suggestions
I I was diagnosed with adult moderate degenerative scoliosis and spondylitis , in the last two months I have been experiencing acute / chronic pain and sciatica . It seems that the curve has worsened and my main problem is with waistbands which are now wanting to sit on my lower rib cage . Does anyone have any suggestions,…
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Riser recliner chair
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a riser recliner chair - have lumbar spinal stenosis, if that helps for reference - never really fully comfortable no matter what position I'm sat in Currently looking at one at a local community furniture shop, but no idea what the make is. Don't have a massive budget, the one I'm…
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Which mobility scooter ?
I am looking for a little advice on a replacement mobility scooter I currently use a Pride Apex rapid - which has a heavy Lead Acid battery - my wife really struggles to disassemble it and put it in the car boot. I need one with a lithium battery - I have seen a Motion Healthcare Alumina (£1500) and a Veluimi Lithium…
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Tactile pavement
I had an interesting call from the council about tactile pavement. After they laid a new pavement near me, there was part of the tactile wasn't put back down. She looked at pictures a few years ago and now. she agreed it wasn't put back and will investigate why this happened. While I had her on the phone there are a few…
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Help with disability at airport and on TUI advice
HI, I am trying to find information about a holiday I have booked next year. My doctor has told me that i should ask for assistance when i get to the airport to be taken through security and to the departure lounge due to me not being able to walk far. He also told me that i do not need to book seats to be next to my wife…
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Managing care
Does anyone else find managing care extremely stressful? I find arranging care and managing carers in my home makes me anxious - who can relate?
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Insulation/Eco 4
Hi there, I'm really frustrated as we've tried to apply for cavity wall and loft insulation. As I'm not on any legacy benefits, we no longer qualify as of April 2022. I have a spinal cord injury and incurable disease, severe neurological issues, I can no longer feel temperature, meaning the only way I know my house is warm…
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Need help with housing.
Hi , would really appreciate some advise. I live in a housing association property and had an assessment last year by the housing who registered me as needing a move for medical reasons. I am blind with a depth perception issue and with 28 stairs in my property I have regular falls. All of my family and support network…
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I've had a section 21 to move out of my rented accommodation, where do I stand?
Hi I live in a hmo I've lived here 3 years never ever had any rent probs . I got a section 21 to move out because they want to rent my room out to a couple to get more rent . We're do I stand
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Being a non dependant living at home
Hi I'm wondering if anyone could give me some advice, me my sister niece who are all over 18 and niece who's 10,we are all living at home still, (always have) with my dad, ( my mum passed away, we are just wondering what will happen to us if my dad was to pass away would we be able to keep the house, (which is council ,…
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Neighbor bullying me
I have suffered a brain injury, my neighbor below me is very nasty to me says I’m stupid and thick and always points to her head when she sees me saying the above. I can’t really risk complaining as I don’t want to put my tenancy at risk as I do feel safe where I live apart from this woman who isn’t nice at all & is…
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Council house list band 2
Hi what does it mean to be top of band 2 ? Does this mean I'm close to getting a offer ? Thank you
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Hi there
Hi to all, Can I claim a grant to buy a new sofa as we have a large family and not enough room for people to sit when they visit and the sofa we have is old and not comfy when I have lots if health problems. Please could you advise. Sparklebright63.
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I am in desperate need of a disabled pram
I am in desperate need of a disabled pram I have an autistic 5 year old that’s non verbal and I really need a pram to take him out but I suffer with autism and a bowel condition and I can’t afford to buy a new one and I can’t find a second hand one anywhere does anybody know anywhere or anyone that can help
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Moving out
Hi, I’m a wheelchair user and I want to move out of my parents but I have no idea what my options are. I’m in the middle of getting a social worker but my family don’t know yet I want to move and they are planning for all of us to move to a bigger city. I know already I want to move out and I’ll need a carer but I also…
