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Companion enhancement bus pass anyone use this?
Hello I 'm enquiry for a friend. Her daughter is registered disabled and has had a disability bus pass for several years. She is now over the age (12) for which companionship enhancement can be applied for and parents are about to put in the medical evidence for the application. As its early days in her life, the parents…
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Hi, my name is CAPETOWN2000!
I BOUGHT A NEW CAR ADAPTED WITH HAND CONTROLS AS I'M A PARAPLEGIC. I MANAGED WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY TO PURCHASE WITHOUT VAT. MOST CAR DEALERS CAN'T OR WON'T OR DECLINE TO PROCESS HMRC FORM VAT1615A BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T SEEN IT BEFORE AND IS TOO MUCH HASSLE FOR THEM. NOW I CAN'T PURCHASE A SERVICE PLAN WITHOUT VAT FOR MY CAR…
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Help need to get out!
Hi everybody I have been stuck in the house, unable to get out in my scooter/wheelchair for quite a long, long time now, cutting a long story short my neighbour has put rocks & sharp pebbles in the little alleyway outside my gate, it is so very uneven & blocks easy access. I contacted the Council about this problem, who…
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30 years old and want to look at getting my own place. What is the first thing I need to do ?
I am 30 years old, I still live with my Mum, I have never lived away from her and despite us getting along well I feel It is time I get my own place and have my independence. I feel If I don't do it now then before I know it I will be 35 , then 40 and still living with mum. I get anxious when things change and I am very…
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Disabled access. Does anyone have advice about automatic door opener installation?
Hi, my name is Jenny. I have been a wheelchair user for the past 4 years and am lucky enough to have been able to afford a motorised wheelchair after selling my house and getting a flat . So glad to have found a community where I can swap experiences and perhaps seek advice. I have recently posted about access to…
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Home adaption advice
Hi, i am on a waiting list for my home to be adapted so i can have a downstairs toilet. The design they have come up with is a bit stupid to be honest. They want to add an extension to the propery and put a toilet in that extension and also a washroom. However, doing this would then block out the light in the kitcen and in…
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Hi, my name is evansj! What can I do to get help from the council about 2 dogs in my building?
Living in ground floor council flat, two dogs above separate flats one barking at every sound communual entrance for four flats, attacking my cat when either let out through window(only way) or sitting in window, run up path when see her, causing a lot off stress and anxiety for me and pet, what can I do too get help from…
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Autochair Fitting help
Hi looking to fit my autochair mini hoist into my Mercedes 2016 on e class estate, does anybody have photos/videos/drawings/part no. Of the vehicle mounting bracket.
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I asked for assistance on my flights. They've refused it at Gatwick, but will give it on return
Hi, I've booked flights on Air Norwegian Gatwick-Copenhagen. I asked for assistance as I'm disabled. They have refused it at Gatwick, though will give it on return. Has anyone else had this problem?
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P.A. / Care for autistic / ADHDer
Hi all, I am diagnosed with autism level 1 (previously Asperger's) and am waiting for the results of my ADHD assessment. Currently I receive most of my support through university and live with my family in vacations. The problem is, I struggle to organise my time and care for my environment regardless of whether it's term…
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Hi, I'm lonelymum20! Does anyone know where I could get help with decluttering/cleaning my house?
I'm a disabled single mum of 2. I have no family, and only a couple of friends, both work and 1 isn't local. I've spent the last couple of years begging for help and breaking down because my flat looks like it's been fly tipped. My children's father is unreliable and irresponsible. Despite help from support workers at my…
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Hi, my name is hatty22! My house needs decorating, can I get help with it?
I'm a disabled lady who is a council tenant, my house needs decorating as but I'm struggling as it is with my money trying to pay bills and do food shopping every week I have 2 children my oldest in university and my youngest in primary, does anyone know if I can get some sort of help for decorating like a grant coz I…
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Moving out feels like a pipe dream
Hi! I struggle with quite severe mental illness that's left me unable to work for literally my whole life (had to drop out of school due to this too) and I'm currently on UC with limited capability for work and PIP. I live at home with my mum but I truly believe living here with her is having a severely negative effect on…
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Hi, my name is Susan. Are there grants available that could help me get a stairlift?
I receive enhanced PIP. I live in a house which I love and I don’t want to move however I’m starting to really struggle with the stairs. Are their grants available please that could help me get possibly a stair lift installed.
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Joystick controller knob
My daughter uses an electric wheelchair from NHS wheelchair service which has a golf ball knob on the joystick control. The problem is that the knob keeps coming off every now and then while she is using it. As she cannot pop it back on herself, it leaves her immobile and helpless until someone comes along to help her out.…
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Autism, young adult, independent living, PIP, Housing help
Our son is 23, and we're looking for independent living placements - he is independent to the point where he won't be in a flat with other young adults with SEN, but we're hoping to get him a flat as follows and wanted to know... He gets pip (sorry for the older figures - it's what I had to hand) PIP Daily Living -…
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Shower/bath adaption
Hi, hope you are all well. New to the group and just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and can advise of my next steps please? My daughter has epilepsy and it’s unfortunately not always controlled by medication - we are in the situation where she is unsafe in the bath and it is a struggle for us to help or…
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Lcwra support group/ pip with both enhanced rate for living & mobility
Hi there I am wondering if anyone could give any thoughts on my question I am currently in receipt of lcwra in the support group I have just been awarded PIP with both enhanced rates I am currently living with my mother But feel like I need my own independence/space am I eligible under supported criteria for housing as I…
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Hi, my name is wintermum80! How should I go about getting a PA?
Hello I’m new here nice to be part of this community 😊 My council has awarded me 11 hours of support for the first time and I’m not sure how about getting a PA without dealing with all the paperwork that comes with it !!! I’ve contacted some local care agencies but they are not really interested as I’m looking for more…
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Countryside
I live in the countryside and derive great pleasure from the birds that come into my garden. I have a greater spotted woodpecker that visits in the wintertime and a pair of magpies who live here all year round. They currently have produced four chicks making a total of six magpies. The parents seem to be driven mad by…
