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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
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Housing benefit
Hello everyone I hope you all are okay. I am a little stress and need information. I get pip and get housing benefits, I have decided to work part time I will be working 16 -20 hours a week but wanted to know if my housing benefits will stop? As I won't be able to afford my rent but at the same time I want to get back in…
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Back pain after new mattress
I had an old mattress for about ten years; it was a firm mattress that now appears to be very soft. So I decided to replace the mattress and purchased a new mattress [link removed by moderator]. I've been sleeping fine on it, but my husband complained of back pain the first night. We have had the mattress for about 10 days…
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Advice for Wheelchair Assessment
Hello everyone! This week I (finally!) have an appointment for my first wheelchair assessment and I'm so excited to try for something that'll give me more independence. I understand from others that it can be very tricky to get the right thing and am not sure what I should be asking or what they key information is that…
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Having an extremely hard time applying for Shared Ownership as a disabled couple?
I've contacted MySafeHome but their criteria is absurd, asking for "good or excellent" credit scores from experian, despite me having flawless credit history, and only one new account, and my partner never having had credit before (she's disabled and cannot have free access to money due to her condition). I'm her carer,…
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Could someone help me understand Motability please?
We've been considering a Motability car but I have a processing disorder and am finding the information too much to take in. What is the process? I can't drive but my husband can, can he drive it for me? Are there any restrictions or anything else I need to know? How do we get one? Thank you and sorry to sound stupid. I…
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Class3 Mobility Scooter dual carriageway rules
Can somone please explain how I am allowed to use my class 3 mob scoot on a dual carriageway Under the new rules Thanks.
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Housing element Uc. I’m confused?!
Hi everyone, so im confused about the housing element on UC? trouble is I was in a gay couple and we both never claimed UC. anyway when we split up which was ages ago we were both still working. Now I don’t work. I had to do a Uc claim and for housing element and joint tenancy they asked me my relationship to the joint…
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keyboard only
Can anyone give advice to a one handed keyboard user
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Hi, my name is petermchambers! Swapping a ground floor flat
Hello everyone! anyone interested in swapping a ground floor flat in Borehamwood, Herts?
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Finding somewhere to rent
Hey, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on how to find somewhere to rent in the UK, with a friend of mine. (I'm on benefits, and she's working, and I use a wheelchair quite often, including indoors, but I can't do so where I live currently). Thank you all, in advance.
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Hi, my name is Sherlock221b! How will moving house effect my benefits
Hi here trying to get some information regarding moving house and how that will affect my benefits. So here's hoping!
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Hi, my name is Eccles how can l enforce sale of marital house
I got my decree nisi came through how do l get our house sold so l will have somewhere to buy as my new home we still have a mortgage so doesn't leave a lot and l live on a old age pension I have been advised to do this before going for decree absolute is this right HELP!
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Hello, my name is Hatto! Does anyone have advice about how to make my garden accessible?
hi, I am in a wheelchair following my stroke. I am a keen gardener, but my garden has gravelled pathways, and a rough lawn/ field grass. I am wondering if anyone has any advice about how to make it accessible in a powered wheelchair. I'm thinking turf mesh, or similar, but I wonder how much ground preparation will be…
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Support to buy aids
Hi, I have recently had an appointment with an OT(children’s services) and she recommended a lot of kitchen, bathroom and other tools to try out. I was wondering if there’s a grant or something to help to pay for them as the costs does start to add up ? Thanks in advance and sorry if this is a stupid question
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Disabled Facility Grant
Hi there, Our son is 30 years old and we have recently requested a new shower/changing table. Our OT has suggested we apply for this through a Disabled Facility Grant as she said they were quite expensive. Please can someone advises me if the grant will be based on household income (myself and my husband included) or our…
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Hi, my name is pistolpete! I need a blue badge
I need a blue badge.for when iam taken to doctors,hospital,etc .thank you
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I'm looking to relocate. My mind's all over the place trying to work out what I need to do
Evening all. I’m in need of some advice. I’m 29 disabled physically And have extensive mental health. I have no family but I am happily married with 5 wonderful dogs and 2 cats. im looking to relocate from Thanet in Kent to north east Durham. My mind is all over the place trying to work out what I need to do. Thanks
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How do I apply for new road tax certificate from DWP?
How do I apply for new road tax certificate from dwp
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carry on walking
Hi there I have been thinking about using my wheelchair full-time as I have been getting more pain and feeling more tired. Any advice Thank you Ruthanne
