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Need some advice on housing pleaseee
So I live in a 1 bedroom 2nd floor flat with 3 boys aged 8,7&3 my 7&3 yr old have both been diagnosed with ASD and other health problems I’ve contacted my local MP and housing multiple times they never seem to care or take me serious I’ve explained that none of my boys with ASD can share a bedroom as they are the complete…
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Project Leonardo, a new era for disabled gamers?
Sony, makers of the games console Playstation have recently announced a new controller designed with disabled gamers in mind, which you can read more about in this BBC news article. With the code name 'Project Leonardo', this new controller looks a bit like Leonardo Da Vinci's round tank, and it's not like any controller…
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Need some advice
Hello scope online community I have a nhs electric wheelchair I am finding rust is coming off the where you hang the foot rests and off the frame of the chair because the put old rusty hangers and put foot rests on the on the my wheelchair and the rusty gets on my hands I would like some advice from the community on what I…
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Breezy basix 2 broken or unsuitable.
I just got sent my first wheelchair by the NHS OT and I've been in tears ever since. I'd got mine and my kids hopes up that I'd be able to get out and about with them without being in agony. I knew it wouldn't be amazing and it was just going to be a stopgap I could maybe use in the shopping centre and one park with good…
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Question about pip and non dependant.
Hello. Sadly my Mother passed away two weeks ago and me and my sister was living with her as non dependants. I have had to bot only deal with the grief of losing my mum but i also have to face the fact I need to pay rent to live as we can't just move. I have made a claim for housing benefit in my name but I'm not sure how…
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Housing help
We're a family of 5, in a 3 bedroom property, it's very small. My youngest has an asd diagnosis, and only sleeps for 3/4 hours a night. He has an ehcp in place, full time 121 at school. I don't want to change him schools because it's another change that would cause more problems. We're really struggling with space and…
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Trying to move upcountry
I hope this is in the right place, apologies if not. I'm trying to move upcountry. I have friends in the place I want to go (where I don't have any here) and I know there will be better academic job opportunities there.
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Supermarket Deliveries in Nottingham (Carlton area)
Hi Everyone, I'm having real problems with the supermarket that I've been subscribing too for on line grocery deliveries for about 3 years now. As you can see, I live on the east side of Nottingham City, and am interested to here from anyone in that area who can give me some idea about reliability of supermarket…
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Hi, we are Andy and Ryan, ask us a question about Assistive Technology
Hi I’m @Andy_Assistive I’m the Head of Assistive Solutions at Scope and I
work across the whole country. I have experience of working in IT and Assistive
Tech for disabled people in employment, education and daily living for all
ages. I’m @Ryan_Assistive and I am a Regional Assistive Solutionist
at Scope. My role is to…
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Moving into a two story house, does anyone have experience of home lifts?
Hi everyone, Great to be a member of the Scope Forum! I just wanted to share my thoughts on a recent change to my living circumstances. I suffer from a very bad lower back and have found stairs a problem most of my life. I currently live in a single-story property but have recently been blessed with the opportunity to move…
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Self propelling a wheelchair
I am unable to move myself more than a few feet in my wheelchair despite being reasonably strong I need someone to push me (my wife) I don't seem to be able to get the coordination right - and wonder how others manage it? I tend to just sit there moving back and forwards a few feet
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Hi. I got my rise and recliner chair today
I was so pleased my occupational therapist I got my rise and recliner chair today which we've been waiting quite a while for this made a big difference for me I've just gotta wait on my bathroom now to be rip out and a wet room put in , so I'm pleased with the news that I got today I still feel a bit embarrassed having a…
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NHS Hearing Aids
Hi all, My hearing has got steadily worse over the last few years and it is time to admit that I think I need an hearing aid. Can you tell me how I go about it please ? I have looked online and most optcians do free hearing tests, but they do not supply hearing aids. My Hubby (who also needs an hearing test) enquired at…
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Hi, my name is ferdy! I am wanting to sell my house and downsize
I need some advice . I am wanting to sell my house and downsize. I have health issues and my son who lives with me as autism and learning issues . The house is too big to maintain and is causing me distress . I do have an outstanding mortgage . My worry is if i sell to buy a smaller property will is affect my benefits and…
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Carers element
Hi I’m wondering can my partner get cares element if universal credit pay £369 for my housing costs
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Housing
Hi, I have been harassed by my landlord. We were in arrears during Covid, which accumulated over time, due to a decline in my mental health. I was off sick and diagnosed with C-PTSD - physical symptoms includes are seizure type episodes on a daily basis and EUPD. I haven’t driven for a year. Our bad housing situation has…
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New e-mobility showroom
Hey everyone! My name is Rebecca and I am the sales advisor for Electric life's new showroom in castle vale, just off the M6. We specialize in e-mobility, and stock many different class 2 and 3 mobility scooters. We are more than happy to answer any queries you may have regarding mobility scooters both here and in person,…
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Hi could do with some much needed advice
Hi there, I’m 31 and currently homeless in manchester, the council ruled they didn’t have a duty of care last year for emergency accommodation and so a charity put me into a hostel. I grew up in care from the age of 7 and have no family support. I have suffered really bad ptsd for over 12 years, through being brutally…
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Which (self propelled) Wheelchair ?
I need a self propelled wheelchair - My current model is too heavy and I am unable to move it myself - although it is made from alloy and has big wheels..When I try - I just sit there moving a few inches back and forwards I see people on TV zooming around in wheelchairs and wonder how they do it ?What should I be looking…
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Carer and need of housing. Can I qualify for council housing if I apply?
Hello I am carer for parent i live with parents at their council property for very long im 23 now . So i just want a bit private space for my self . Can i qualify for council housing if i apply?. I cant afford for private rent as my whole income wont even cover the rent
