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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…
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Housing. How can I get a 2 bed?
Hi there I currently bidding on property's but for a 1 bedroom any ideas on how to get a 2 bed because I have 3 children 2 with 1 person and 1 with another but wouldn't have any we're for them to sleep over at weekend I've recently been made disabled so need my own room bed etc I have them everyweekend without fail I…
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Hi, my name is nrokia! I'm struggling to find a wheelchair accessible 3 bedroom house to rent
Hello, I am struggling to find a 3bedroom house to rent in Manchester wheelchair friendly. Any advice ? Thanks a lot
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housing. When will there be safe and suitable accommodation for people with disabilities?
Brighton and Hove City Council. When will there be safe and suitable accommodation for people with disabilities? There is nothing out there at the moment, and people with disabilities are stuggling, including myself.
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Making Sure That You Are Listed As A Named Driver on Your Motability Vehicle
Hello Everyone, I am very new to this community but I would like to make you all aware of situation that happened to me a few months ago with regards to my adapted Motability car. I am highlighting this issue because I don't want what happened to me to happen to another disabled driver. Below is an extract from the letter…
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double glazing help (to upgrade to) and house repairs please
double glazing help (to upgrade to) and house repairs please, recently suffered a stroke
