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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
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Grants for a laptop
Hi am 55 disabled, housebound & needing care, I need a grant to purchase a new laptop, I have tried the reconditioned ones that tend to only last for 6 months. Can anyone suggest any where that individuals can apply as a lot only a third party can apply on your behalf? Also I suffer from arthritis in my hands as well as…
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Mutual exchange
Hi we are in the process of a 5 way mutual exchange, the council dealing with the place we want to move to are very busy and as stated on their website can only give an answer in principle within 42 days. I don't know if anyone has had experience with this and knows about the 42 day rule. It's now been a week over 42 days…
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Certificate of entitlement- road tax.
Hello, first post. Two weeks ago I had to replace my car. I went to the P.O. I always use with a certificate of entitlement and other relevant documents to tax my replacement car. I was told my certificate has to have the replacement cars registration. I argued this was not the case but was refused service. I rung the PIP…
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Question. Should I be using my electric wheelchair while the backrest is in this state?
Hello Scope online community I had to call the company responsible for the repairs, to my NHS electric wheelchair because I kept charging the chair but when I came into showing a full charged chair I got the batteries replaced. I received news that took that one bracket that holds the backrest needs replacing with a new…
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Blue badges may be rejected
Disabled drivers are being warned that their blue badges may not be accepted in popular European holiday destinations this summer due to Brexit. Be aware if going on holiday.
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Happy days
Hi guys finally got a date for my bathroom and the widening of The doors and painting the place after they've done the work so it starts on the 13th of May so I'll be going into respite for a couple of weeks while it's done hopefully it won't take too long to be done there's been a few setbacks but that's been sorted out…
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Bed bell/alarm?
I am disabled but able to get about. My wife is my carer.Unfortunately my eldest sister has just had a fairly major stroke. She is still in hospital and its early days yet(only happened Monday).she is paralyzed down one side and at the moment can't speak(in and out of consciousness).They are assessing how much of her brain…
