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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…
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Disabled Facilities Grant, whose financial status would be used in assessment?
We own our own home and it looks likely that my father in law will be moving in with us... He wife recently passed away. He has unknown savings and won't reveal the amount to anyone We need major work to make the house suitable for him such as a downstairs toilet and a shower in the bathroom (he is virtually immobile and…
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Will I lose housing benifit
Hi all I hope I’m in the right category, here goes, I claim u/c LCWRA and have full rate pip now on both daily living and mobility, I wanted my son to move in with me to be my carer, he will have to claim u/c himself as well as the carers allowance, the question is will I lose my housing benifit and council tax reduction…
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Wheelchair Insurance
Hi all, I am about to get my new wheelchair, a quickie argon 2, and I have started to think about wheelchair insurance. So here's the question. Should I get it and if so with who. Jess
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Hi, my name is AJAM74! we need a bungalow, they are out of our budget in our area
Please help as my husband is disabled with a spine degenerative disease and his health and mobility is getting worse. We rent privately and have done for a number of years now but we need a bungalow, they are out of our budget in our area and we need to stay here due to GP and hospital and family help. What can I do? Is…
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Hi, my name is bjcocean! New to wheelchair life.
New to wheelchair life. First needs Big and Tall adaptive pants / shorts that open in front.
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Are we entitled to a 25% council tax discount ?
Here is the details from my council website What is the definition of a FULL TIME CARER ?My wife claims CA and cares for me full time
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Housing and idependent living
Hi everyone I am in the progress of finding supported living and working with an occupational therapist. I have it all in hand, I have it all in hand I was just wondering if anyone has had a simular experience? If anyone would like to comment, positive feedback only please thank you.
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Data protection
I get some support to help me around my home and to get out. I only been having the support since June. The support worker write in a book what they do each session. The start of this month an app have replaced the books. But the wood on the support workers own phones. is this a breach of data protection? I been told there…
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Hi, I’m Ira. Assistive tech ideas for university student in clinical placement?
I’m supporting a university student with impaired fine motor skills who is studying to work in the allied health professions. A clinical role and practical placements require tasks such as compiling and updating patient records, formulating written communications with the wider team and being gable to handle resources such…
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Has anyone used an Acapella breathing device ?
The team leader of my respiritory care team has shown me an Acapella breathing device but due to the cost GP's are unwilling to fund the cost. At a cost of £70 - £100 for a vibrating plastic tube it is a big expense so wondered if anyone has used one and what success did you have ?Thanks
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Cooker extractor fan out of reach
Working through issues to allow my 92 year old mother to have independence in her own home. Most I can tackle. However, her cooker hob has an extractor fan (standard size) that she is unable to reach due to arthritis. I believe I can replace this easily but any replacement would need the operating panels/buttons at a…
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Direct payment and PIP
Hello, I’m hoping someone can give me some advice. I’m on higher rate PIP for both, I have family and friends that help with my care but I’ve been told I can get help to employ a PA through direct payments. My question is will the care component of my PIP be used to help pay towards this.
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Hi, my name is rainie5866! Direct payments advice
Can anyone give me some advice on my husband receiving direct payments for him to employ me as his carer, he's 66 and has primary progressive MS he need full-time carer but couldn't bare the thought of a stranger coming in and washing him and dressing him because he's an extremely private person, When he was assessed he…
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Hi, my name is Tanya155! Broken washing machine help
I suffer with Incontinence my washing Machine has stopped working I have monthly delivery of incontinence pads ..Every other day I have to wash Bedding sheats ..How can I get another Washing machine If you can help me it would be a great help..
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osteoarthritis: i need your help in pain management please!
what aids or equipment do you find helpful in managing lower back pain/osteoarthritis or any related lower back pain conditions. any specific exercises, remedies or such...? I am looking for anything to help manage the pain really <3 thank you for reading and any advice would be greatly appreciated. :)
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Help decorating my house
hi i am disabled and my house needs some decorating is there any help available
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struggling to find a PA who is up for domestic chores and not 'paid fun activities'!
hi guys, I am really struggling to find a PA who understands that I need help with domestic chores and practical stuff that I struggle to do. I keep interviewing people who think it is all about sitting down and chatting, or going to nice places or doing fun activities.. I am not advertising for a social buddy, I put in my…
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Advice
Hi everyone I am 26 years old and living in my own flat with a live-in carer, but right now, I am really struggling to think positively. I have a disability called Quadruplegic Athetoid Cerebral Palsy which affects every muscle in my body and causes involuntary movements throughout my body. My CP also affects my speech,…
