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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
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DFG at same time as home renovations
This is kind of very specific but I'm hoping someone has come across something similar. We started the DFG application process after advise from the OT on our youngest, but because we want to do other work at the same time we seem to be going around in circles. The general advise seems to be to agree the DFG work and your…
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Social housing & LGO
I’ve been trying to apply for social housing but on every occasion I’ve been refused as I’m single and not homeless im currently in private rented studio flat which only had a 6 month tenancy which expired in May so I’m now on a rolling contract due to my anxiety and ptsd I have no stability which makes me worry everyday…
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social care asessment
hi just wanted some help to understand our options . we have managed our sons direct payments over ten years even as an adult.no problems submitting returns bank statements etc. he has not been assesed for 4years and a social worker has contacted us to say she is coming tmw to do the new assessment which we know must…
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Hi, my name is patty62! Can I get help with someone to paint my kitchen?
Hi everyone hope ur all well can I get help with someone to paint my small kitchen please as unable to do so thank you
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Hello everybody, hospital transport
I've moved here from Scotland and wonder if anybody is having the same problem as me. I had a hospital appointment and explained to hospital transport service that i am a wheelchair bound electric wheelchair lady, heavy duty chair that requires a vehicle with a hydrolic lift. Needless to say i was told they did not have…
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Hi, my name is debbie0782! I'm after a 2 bed bungalow
I'm new here can someone tell me how this works plz
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Best flooring for manual wheelchair (and dog)
Hi We are starting building work to give greater accessabilty to my 9 year old daughter with a manual wheelchair on our ground floor. Does anyone have advice regarding the type of flooring or any lessons to share. Thanks
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No one helps
I need to move now. Cant get help. Trapped in misery and loneliness. Why can't i get help i need? I never asked to be disabled. Now I'm stuck where I don't want to be with the solution some 100 miles away. No one seems to be able to help. Seems I'm not allowed to say how I feel. Everything is out of my hands. Will someone…
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Neighbour claims our garden
I really don't know where to turn next on this one, and wonder if anyone here has any insights?We live in a first-floor flat, and have been trying to sell it and move because it's hardly compatible with my caree's wheelchair! We have new neighbours in downstairs who are claiming that, as well as their back garden, they own…
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Mortgage and Life Insurance with CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia
Hi all, Someone has told me that being diagnosed with CFS/ME has made them uninsurable in terms of life insurance and that it can also affect whether you can get a mortgage or not. I've just been diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, as well as chronic migraines, depression, panic attacks etc. At 25 years old…
