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Hi, my name is docupton! My experience with my Green power scooter
I saw some comments about Green power and thought I would add mine. My scooter broke down the last week of April, I contacted Green power to organise repairs, I'm still waiting, it's now almost the end of May and all they keep saying is 'its been scheduled or, we are busy' . Being confined to my own property is very…
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Seeking some advice regarding a house move for my daughter
I would like to seek some advice regarding a house move for my daughter who is disabled and living entirely on benefits, as parents we loaned my daughter to allow her to buy a property which completed 2 months ago we have now agreed the sale of her original home and will be completing in 5 weeks time. To avoid the DWP…
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Mobility adjustment for a pcp car. Can I get a hoist for my scooter fitted?
Good morning, I only have standard mobility and living components for PIP and need a car as i can’t walk far. I have a mobility scooter and I can only afford a car on PCP. My question is can I get a hoist for my scooter fitted or is there another option for me out there like a company who sells or do PCP for people like…
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Weighted blanket
I have got cerebral Palsy and I have involuntary movements and I have recently brought a weighted blanket and it is really helping my involuntary movements just thought that I would let you know
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Does anyone know where I can rent/buy a drop arm chair?
Just wondered if anyone in the community knows where I can rent/buy a drop arm chair. I will need it when discharged from hospital but looking at Amazon there is 5 week lead time. I live in London.
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Planning Ahead for Possible Inability To Work
Hi there, My story is a bit unusual, so please bear with me. I'm suffering from what is now extreme pain and a host of other symptoms that I have been carrying for the last 3.5 years. While I'm in the process of being tested and there are some issues in the bloods, I'm yet to go fully through the MSK triage process, which…
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Suffer with Mental Illness, made worse by housing situation
Hi there, I am in desperate need for advice, regarding my housing situation. I am 28 years old, I am a software engineer, living in Brent (London), working in Acton (London). I enjoy my job, but the housing situation is interfering with my wellbeing, and my life overall. I got medically diagnosed with ADHD in 2019, which…
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Need help ASAP
How much more can 1 person take? was incubated and life support ECMO bleed to brain mobility issues asthma brittle asthma migraines tinnitus sensitive hearing PTSD Anxiety Since moving into a property that i thought would help make my life easier has turned into nightmare for 2 years The council have just made a joke out…
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Moving Furniture And Other Items When Having New Carpets Fitted
Hi, I was wondering what other peoples solutions have been when needing to move furniture and other items if having new carpets fitted? It is something I would like to have done but I have various items of furniture that would need to be moved, in addition to TV, hifi equipment etc. Thanks.
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Alarms already in situ when you move into apartment
Hi I am a disabled person who moved into sheltered accommodation in April 2015 When I moved in there were 2 alarms already in my apartment, an Okey Each Day alarm which I pressed a button to say I was OK, each morning,and a Tunstall alarm with a pendant, which is HARDWIRED into the property. The Okey Each Day alarm which…
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Mobility Scooter - newbie questions
Hello everyone! I am new to using a mobility scooter, and I have a couple of newbie questions that someone might have some tips on? 1. What do you do with the scooter if you want to pop in a newsagents for example? Is there some kind of lock or device to add protection whilst it's left for a few minutes? Or do people just…
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26 year old single male applying for housing - need advice
Hi there, I am currently staying at a hostel in RBKC and I am considering applying to the council for housing and needed some advice before doing so. I have been diagnosed with depression and only recently discovered after seeing a psychiatrist that I may also have autism. I am going to be properly assessed in June but…
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Room available to rent in adapted house in Hampshire
Hi Everyone. My disabled son lives in an spacious adapted bungalow in Hampshire and has a room available for sharing. He has lived there for 10 years but his last tenant moved out and he is need of company. He has a 24 hour carer but there is also another room available upstairs for another potential carer. I have spoken…
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Disabled Facilities Grant for 13 year old.
Hello, my daughter has autism and ADHD and I'm thinking of applying for the DFG for a loft conversion so that she has a therapy / sensory room. We own our own home and she has her own bedroom but the level of noise and her insomnia is keeping everyone up. Would love to hear about your experiences of applying for this…
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Vertical mouse
Hi My OH adviser recommended a vertical mouse because of my arthritis. Most of them look rather big, more suitable for a man. I looked at Logitech Lift (available in pink!!) And Logitech Master 3- this one was voted best mouse in 2022. But I find it too big! Has anybody got experience with these mice? I am a teacher and…
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Private OT on supporting letters for housing
Hi my name is Jamie I hope whoever comes to read this is doing well :D I have been suffering with Tonic Clonic seizures for the last 6 months and on average have 3-4 seizures a week. I currently live in a house share which I find makes my seizures worse due to the anxiety and embarrassment of it all, for example losing…
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Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, daughter, aged 13
Hi, my daughter was diagnosed with joint hypermobility syndrome at four days old. Since 2015, her symptoms have manifested significantly, the main one being at present chronic pain all over her body. She is seeing an NHS paediatrician and has had a number of tests. She is also seeing a osteopath who trained with Dr Alan…
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I'm looking for a 2 bed, wheelchair-friendly bungalow, and don't know where turn?
Thank you for letting me join. I have various medical conditions including MCS multiple chemical sensitivity. Major struggle finding another place to rent as landlord needs his disabled bungalow back. Been looking for over 16 months and don't know where else to turn. If anyone knows of a 2 bedroom bungalow, with a wet room…
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Car insurance
Hi I've had my insurance to my car cancelled as I have modifications to my steering wheel and my seat due to my disability to make it same for me to drive. I look for insurance but was wondering if anyone had any companies they could recommend? Thanks Ella
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Is it possible to get a mortgage on benefits and has anyone done it
I hate where i live simple as that. I have the worst neighbours in the world. I would love to sell our house and move and woud like to know if it is possible while on benefits. My wife works part time but she is 65 and i am 51 and i receive pip, lcwa (i think it is called). We could put down £30,000 for a new house from…
