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Lumbar back brace.
Hi all, due to some pretty severe spinal issues, degeneration plus stenosis of the nerve roots from L1 to S1 as well as damage from 3 failed spinal surgeries I am in constant pain and have changed sensation on my legs and feet as well as pretty severe sciatica from my thighs down to my calves. As you might imagine my…
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Advice on fixing on and off buttons on electric wheelchair
Hello Scope online I have had a few button pads replaced on the control box on NHS electric wheelchair because the on and off button was not working and had been working fine till this the on and button is not working again because takes a press on and off but before the chair finally turns. I would appreciate advice on…
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Cushions that don't just squash flat in minutes
Can anyone recommend a seat cushion which actually provides some cushioning? I have next to no 'padding' on the relevant bit of anatomy and find sitting uncomfortable at the best of times. I've tried various cushions from a range of suppliers and have yet to find one that falls somewhere between so hard I might as well not…
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Quingo Mobility Scooter’s issues with the finance company
A friend of mine had a completely different problem with getting in arrears, but only held payments back because she thought they might have been a fault with the scooter because it was triggering the carbon monoxide alarm off while on charge. The agent who comes out to assess you’re eligibility for financing the scooter…
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Car insurance
Hello , hoping someone can help . My daughter claims high rate Mobility PIP and is a blue badge holder . She has just received her provision driving licence . She is 16 . Where can I get insurance for her to learn as my company and a lot of others I tried won’t insure under 17 year olds .
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Can I get help from pip with help with finding private housing
I am really close to being homeless, because of being on benefits i am finding it hard to find someone that will take me on. Can pip help in helping me finding a landlord that deals with people on benefits and disable. Because as soon as I mention benefits they want month's upfront, which i just can't afford.
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Hi, my name is basingwerk! Is motability worth it?
is motability worth it?
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can my spouse use my motabulity car to get to work go on holiday
can my spouse use my motability car to get to work go on holiday. can she be the primary driver?
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Bedroom allowance
Hi, Is it possible to be given a 3 bedroom house with only a 2 bedroom need? Thanks
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Why is it such a struggle?
I had to give up work in January 2022, I applied for ESA, I get £300 a month, I applied for support group ESA and PIP, still waiting on a decision for both. I have lumber spinal stenosis. It just seems so hard to get any help, can't walk? just buy your own stick, can't drive the car? just get on the bus, I ask the GP for…
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Hi, my name is cherry1961! Looking for a fully accessible place for my son
Looking for fully wheelchair accessible place for my son to rent. Newly disabled with left leg paralysis (FND). Must have wet room, disabled grab bars etc. Starts job with MoD 6 September.
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Advice. How can we correct my dad's date of birth on his European health card?
Hello Scope Online Community applied for new European health cards for dad, mum and me we received new European health cards today but I have noticed they made a mistake with my dad's date of birth on his card, how to go get his date of birth correct on his European health card? I would be grateful if anyone could help me…
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Advice
Hello Scope online community I have foot sandals to tie feet down on the footplates of my power wheelchair, but one of the foot sandles has devolved a crack down on one them I want anyone, their much difference getting sandle rivet to the footrest which I have wait to see my local wheelchair services or repair company…
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Can NHS Electric wheelchair on holiday
Hello scope online community I am going to Tenerife on holiday with my family. We were thinking of taking my NHS Electric wheelchair with us. I want some advice what would I do if it broke down in Tenerife how to go back to get fixed out there? Would have extra insurance would travel insurance not cover it? Has anyone on…
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Is there a place to give old wheelchair that needs a little TLC but useable?
Hi, I have recently got myself a power chair as manual use of the wheelchair became to much with joint pain. I haven't been able to use it for some time, and it needs a little TLC and new tyres but would like to know if there is anywhere I can contact that would take it for free and refurb it so someone else could benefit…
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Bluebird Care
Hi, does anyone else use this company? Would you be willing to share your experience with me, privately if wanted. We are having "Issues"!
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Found Personal Assistants
Thank you all I found some Personal Assistants
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Hi, my name is JulieQ Can I get any financial support for a rise and recline chair?
i wondered if anyone knows if I can get any financial support for a rise and recline chair. Mine broke and a kind friend found a second hand normal recliner which was difficult but beggars can’t be choosers can they. Only trouble was it brought bedbugs into my house. I can honesty say it is horrid. Today I’m having it…
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Bath lift
Hello, does anyone here have a bath lift that they use? What kind of bath do you use it with? My wife and I are trying to find what is best for us.
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PA'S not turning up for their shifts
Hi I have been trouble with my Personal Asistants with them not turning up for their shifts. I do not what to do. Any advice Thank You Ruthanne
