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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…
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Hi, my name is xan_alexader! I'm looking for an advocacy service
i hope this finds you all well. im in my community center asking for help as someone who is penalised for my disability have been repetedly made homeless now so i rent private. they say as its temporary care staff arent able to attend, my social worker relies on the fact due to my brain injury ill forget what a **** poor…
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Hi, my name is engineer67! I'm looking for an electric folding mobility scooter for my son
Good morning everybody, I'm 67 years old and I have my 33 year old disabled son living with me. He has been medically diagnosed with fibromyalgia 5 years ago, unfortunately his mobility is becoming very reduced lately, he is normally very active and likes to get out and about. I was wondering if there is anyone out there…
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More work being done on flat
Hi guys my widening of the doors went through I've got my OT coming out tomorrow with the fellow that's going to be doing the work to see how much work needs doing so all good getting there slowly my cosmic toilet being put in on the 18th of may my new OT as done a lot for me and I am so pleased they passed me over to her…
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Escaped domestic violence
I had to leave my social housing property of 18 years as my daughters and I with our two little dogs were in danger. I managed to secure private rented in another town and 18 months later I had to leave due to the perpetrator finding my location. My daughters and I were placed in emergency accommodation a B&B for 3 days…
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Housing; moving out of London
It's not a new discussion, but I desperately need help in moving out of London. If you have any suggestions "I'm all ears" Thank you.👍
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Property Help
Hi, The last 3 years have been extremely challenging to say the least for everyone. I’ve moved to a new area to be closer to my disabled son who is now 11, I’m also disabled I had a work place accident in 2016 and I’ve just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I like lots of other people have found themselves due to…
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Is there an exhaustive list of all the products and equipment the NHS is able to supply?
Is there an exhaustive list available on-line, of all of the products and equipment that NHS is able to supply ?Rather than self finance ..
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Home Help & Respite Care
Hello all, I'm Nona and I'm delighted to be here. Not sure if this topic has been discussed already but I need this help for my 70 year old sister in law. She is caring for her disabled husband who is in a wheelchair and has terminal cancer Both are on a pension but are told they will have to pay for any extra help or if…
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Hi, my name is chrissy1992! Having trouble getting through to my local council with housing
hi i am having trouble getting through to my local council with housing i currently have two children diagnosed one was diagnosed 2018 and my daughter just last month i currently live in a 2 bedroom house with my motherin law and my partner his cousin and two asd kids in one room there is me and my partner and the two kids…
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MS limited mobility and toileting frequently first time flying in years very stressed about it
MS limited mobility stroller at home but wheelchair outside and toileting frequently first time flying in years very stressed about it worrying about everything any advice would be appreciated
