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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
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Struggling to find affordable homes
Hello everyone! Let me give you some context before the question. I am a 30 year old man who has arthritis on his left hip, trochanteric bursitis on the same hip and a hip replacement, dyslexia, dyspraxia, add and possible autism (waiting for assessment). I have recently found myself single and have had to move back to my…
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Housing Association Problem
In October 2022 I reported to South Essex Homes Housing Association that my lounge ceiling was starting to fall down in an area below the room where their worker dropped a boiler. Also that there were several cracks and a light fitting rose coming away since the plumbing problems which started in 2001. They were supposed…
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Smart home solutions
Hi, we are currently renovating our house to enable it to be user friendly for my husband who is in wheelchair full time now. He would like to have smart technology to enable him to open the front door, turn on the lights and heating. We have been suggested the RAKO system, however this seems more for lighting. It is also…
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Roaming and rotting
I’m sorry I have very limited non data no home internet right now & I considered contracting other organisations but won’t be Scuse they have all let me down mutlutole times so far then I remembered scope of course again I’ve been using. Most days and just really need to reach out even if it’s not to do with the disability…
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Any advise - Boy with autism 4 and noise from other flats
Hello everyone. Hope you're well. I'm living in a ground floor flat rented from our local council. Here living with my partner and son who is 4 and as autism. We love the flat/area and 100% don't want to move. My partner also as multiple sclerosis so being on one floor and the ground floor is perfect. The only problem is…
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Direct payments management
Hello, it looks as if i will rewarded direct payments by social services to help with my disability’s, however the social worker said i need someone to help manage the payments on my behalf.Ordinarily this would be a family member or friend or someone like that but I don’t have anyone that can do that for me, so at the…
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Can’t bear cold flat plus other ills
No energy to type but will say once again I have put a small EE truck hedger one but it’s still not helping may stay warm I am shivering and schijgb vivjoud neighbour has been audible tjyoihkouy the night too I Have been up all night sat in one place mostly attending to horrific itch and other vileness of the skin dusssss…
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Adaptions
Received a letter on Friday informing me that the council have employed a company to carry out larger adaptions and I have to wait on a call regarding them giving me a walk in shower.... finger crossed its not too long to wait
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Advice needed re care costs and benefits
hi everyone i’m going through the care assessment process so i’m 60 and i’ve been assessed as needing 1hr 15 minutes care per day and the financial assessment has said that the maximum i’ll pay is £54 per week. so i’m in the support group for esa ( contribution based ) and in pip at enhanced daily living and standard…
