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Recommended retailer for wheelchair
Hi! I'm looking to buy a second hand indoor (or manual outdoor self-propelling) wheelchair as I am struggling to complete my PIP form and there is a long waiting list for adult social care/home assessment where I live. Asides from Scope, can anyone recommend a reputable second hand retailer? Is the ebay refurbished site…
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I'm new here and really need some advice
Hi, I have three children my eldest is 5 and has epilepsy, autism and a genetic condition. I'm not sure if anyone on here has had a disabled facilities grant. We had one a couple of years ago and my son's OT wants him to now have a wetroom so another dfg. The council have apparently put a charge on the house for 10 years…
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Is my housing situation legal?
Hi I'm currently migrating from old style Income Related ESA (support group) to Universal Credit I have to undergo a biographical telephone appointment. As well as proving my identity it also says; We may also ask about: housing costs and any rent agreements This concerns me as my living arrangements aren't "official", so…
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Weird Battery(?) Issue on Powerchair. Any ideas on the cause?
Hi all, I have a powerchair from CareCo, one of their Easi Go models. It's about 4 years old and lightly used. Over the past while I've noticed the battery behaviour being odd. When I power it on (after a full charge) everything would light up normal, all red, orange and green LEDs but it would quickly fall. Often to half…
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Grant help for carpet
hello I was looking for help to get done my carpet we are being living here for 3year and one month me my daughter still living with nothing I was diagnosed with mental health bipolar disorder and have been diagnosed with with nerve left side my body but I am getting better now. I hope I get grant to award my Carpet
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Hi, my name is fll! Needing a lower floor flat.
i live in a 3rd floor 2 bed council house islington with my 2 children (13 boy 9 girl) I have lower back problems and my son epilepsy i have fielld medical form and council agreed i need a lower floor or a lift but they offered me nothing and nobody wants to swap with me because there is no lift and no one wants to climb…
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Hi, my name is sozijane52! Feel let down by social services on housing issue, anything I can do?
hi I live in a 3 bedroom council house,1 bedroom for me 1 for my daughter at 25 and 1 for my niece who I have a sgo order on,January 2023 social services placed my 5 grandchildren with me I eventually got custody of all 5 of them in July the same year,I gave up my bedroom for the 5 of them which they all share now ranging…
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Anyone know if you can get grants towards carpets
my daughter and grandson who’s nearly 3 have just moved into a house, but has no carpet she dose work as a medical receptionist part time and dose claim universal credit she is a single parent. I have bought her most things but now ran out of saving and can’t afford to carpet the house. Any suggestions or advice would be…
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Hi, I'm AuDHD. I have a question about leaving my parents' home
Hi everyone. I currently live with my parents, who are elderly (I'm 45). Mum has a lot of serious health conditions that are getting worse (she gets AA and blue badge). Dad recently had a heart issue that required surgery and a pacemaker. I'm autistic, and have all the other neurodivergent things like ADHD and Dyslexia…
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Lodger agreement help
I have been living in a room with a live in landlord for 5 years. I originally had a one year agreement that then became rolling. The landlord put the rent up a year ago and I needed to claim more so had to sign another contract with a fixed term of two years so still have one year to go. It has an early termination notice…
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Dressing stick
I struggle to dress upper body getting a ot assessment soon can anyone tell me if can get a dressing stick and help on how to use it from a ot?
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Lift broken since I moved in 4 month ago…
Hi! I moved into my new apartment 1st Oct 24, I viewed the property on four separate occasions and was very pleased with the decor, lighting, basic layout, etc. However, I only viewed the second floor so two flights of stairs wasn’t horrendously painful- I suffer from bilateral disc herniation and sciatica so stairs are…
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Amputee and alone
Okay, here's a concise statement for your Scope forum post, focusing on the emotional impact and timeline after your mother's death: Subject: Five Years of Neglect After Losing My Mum - Seeking Support "Five years ago, after the devastating loss of my mum, I succeeded to her tenancy. What followed was a nightmare. The…
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Hi, my name is Toffopooch1! Can an assessor use their personal experience to make decisions?
Hi .I'm new here but need to ask a question would that be OK
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Mobility scooter accessories to make daily life easier
hi every one, hope you’re all well. I have just taken delivery of my mobility scooter as I have osteoarthritis in both knees & ankles, as well as cervical spinal stenosis. I have an Xcite if that is relevant! I have been told that the buttons cannot get wet (so no rain) but I don’t have anything to cover them with. Looking…
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Hi, my name is Catherine1108! Housing information
I live in Northern Ireland in over 55s Category 1 Housing Fully Independent. I am Severely Disabled and an Electric wheelchair user through PIP. I am 66 but know that there are well under 50s living here and even in over 55s Sheltered Accommodation. Apparently management can make a local decision. However we still have the…
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Government grant for new bed
I am needing a government goverment grant to buy a new bed just for myself I am a 69 year old pensioner and all I get is my state pension.
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Help with carpet after moving into flat
I have recently been given a housing association flat after spending sometime in temporary accommodation and would like to know of any help that may be available to get carpet as there currently isn't any in the property
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Disabled facilities grant and some questions about my mother's housing
I am looking for some advise if anyone is able to help. My mother had a disabled facilities grant carried out through the council, it was done in 2021 there was a few issues in the beginning but not big problems. my mother noticed that after showering during showering the bathroom was very steamy the window was open but…
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Can I do mutual exchange if I have an adapted bathroom but have no adaption needs?
hi I have an adapted bathroom for previous tenants and have no adaptent needs will I be able to do a mutual exchange?
