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Stair Lifts
Hi I recently had TKR on my right knee and I am waiting for the left knee to be done . My query is am I entitled to financial help with the cost of having a Stair Lift installed . Thank you
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Gove's rent reforms will strip existing Assured tenants of their rights.
Tories keeping very quiet on this facet of
their rent reform bill that will allow councils to remove existing assured tenants so they can sell any property that is valuable. The
Tory government is very quietly and sneakily removing rights from
existing Assured tenants. (I
am not talking about Assured Shorthold tenants,…
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Hi, my name is kevabs! Does any one know of any charities that can help with decorating?
Does any one know of any charities that can help with decorating 🤔
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Hi, my name is Madson! Could you help with a decorator?
Hi,I'm enquiring whether you could help with a decorator. My mum had life-limiting conditions and is age 71. She lives on a ground floor flat.Could recommend any decorators and the prices? Please could you email me the prices and someone who is highly recommended? Kind regards Rachael
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Looking for a new chair, thoughts on Quickie Argon2?
A really quick post to see what people think of the quickie argon 2. I am looking at getting a new chair and was wondering what people thought of this chair.
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£150 energy rebate from council
Can anyone help I’ve had a email today saying I should of received my energy rebate now from the council what is this and has any one else received this and is it todo with the council tax rebate
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Hi, my name is Szireena1990! I need a wheel chair
Hi I'm szireena 32 yrs old with klippeli treanomory webber syndrome sinding larsen disease and cancer im in need of a wheel chair and can't get one from wheel chair service due to me having one 6 yrs ago and I gave it to my dad to help him as I was ok now my health is deterainting and I'm in need of one and can't get one…
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Who Ya Gonna Call?
Hello Everyone! Hoping to get some advice as I’m feeling a bit lost with this at the moment, We getting the keys to our new Bungalow next week so we will need to call people with our new address but I’m not actually sure who to call, I’ve started a list but no doubt I’ve forgotten some so if anyone could help I’d be very…
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HIU Water Temperature and hot water rules for disabled
Two months ago I moved in to a council flat that is designed for a disabled person. It is a new build and the hot water is supplied by a Heat Interchange Unit. I live by myself and am independent, no carers etc. The shower (no bath) is a nightmare. I won't go in to all the problems (too many to list) but my latest problem…
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APPG ON CEREBRAL PALSY
Hi Yesterday's APPG on cerebral palsy on interesting and helpful. Thank You Ruthanne
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Hi, debating rollator
I’ve really struggled with my mobility for awhile now. I’m debating buying myself a rollator but my problem is that I’m young and I’m scared of people saying rude things to me or about me to others. I already get loads of dirty looks due to how I have a blue badge. I’m in my twenties and it just seems like because my…
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Private rentals on benefits
I am physically disabled and have mental health problem. My living situation at my parents' home has become untenable and I have been asked to leave. The housing executive did a homeless assessment but said I did not have priority need. I am fighting this decision though the Housing Rights organisation and am hopeful for a…
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Hi, my name is tee8386! Looking for accessible housing
Hi I am currently in supported housing who want me out ASAP as so do the fire service as im Disabled and in a second floor flat with a lift and I can't use that incase of a fire but iv only been in a wheelchair in the last 2 years .iv been on the council list 2 years but had few viewings but non wheelchair friendly.i feel…
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Got a mortgage when I was employed. Now on benefits, and looking to change. Anyone done this?
Hi there, I'm yves, new to the forum so hi everyone. I wonder if anyone has any advice on mortgages, I have a mortgage which I've had for 10 years now however, I was employed when I got the mortgage. Its only the last two years I have been on ESA, PIP and UC, I am still managing my mortgage payments but I am looking to…
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Accused of fraud while saving for the HOLD scheme
I have a story that you may be interested in. I will keep this first contact short as the story itself is quite complex and is now spread over many years. It concerns the constant breaches of the disability act and harassment by the Department for work and pensions. Ive been unable to work for quite some time. In that same…
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PHB Funding. Has anyone been through this process and managed to keep their self employed PA team?
Hi, I’m Katie. I have been accepted for full PHB funding, has anyone been through this process and managed to keep their self employed PA team? Have there been any changes to your home/lifestyle/package that impacted you in a negative way? I’m having trouble finding out definitive answers from any professionals and I’m…
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Homelessness advice
We are family of 4. My daughter is deaf since birth, my husband off sick more then a year due to his spine issues and other medical reasons. Currently homeless in temporary house, not sure how long we can stay here. Council refuse to help us, as we have housing benefit overpayment since 2017 off £7000 due to my husband…
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Hi, my name is nicks! Is there any help for people with disabilities for housework?
Can anyone advise if there is any help for people with disabilities for housework
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How do people cope with running their own home and working?
see title. I've basically come to the conclusion I'm not going to be able to work full time anytime soon, in part because I'm living in my own council home and running that is also extremely tiring. part time with a remote based job i believe is doable, but full time is impossible. it's exhausting managing my own home and…
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How do I move
In desperate need to move to Bristol or Wiltshire from Swansea (social housing). Seemed to be be blocked at every turn. Only advice I've received is to look at private rents but I just don't the money. Any advice is very welcome
