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Hi, my name is Nadh! Is there a charity that can assist me in moving house?
I'm moving home in a couple of weeks & I'm disabled. My dad will help, but he is in his mid 70's & has various health conditions. My boyfriend will help, but he's on more meds than me!I will pack most stuff into small boxes, but there's a couple of larger items, like the treadmill to go upstairs. There will be no sofa's!Is…
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Trainee assistance dogs and uk law
Okay so I have a question regarding assistance dogs, in particular, trainee assistance dogs. A bit of background - I own my living accommodation (3rd floor flat), but the building is owned by a housing association. I have complex mental health issues and autism. I’m planning on getting a puppy in a few years to train as an…
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I'd like a bath with a door and and an integrated seat to make it easier to get into the bath
At the moment I have a shower which is about 6 inches high. I have support rails to help me with getting in and out but I have cellulitis which flairs up frequently and when it gets like this soaking in a bath would be so beneficial for me so, I would like a bath with a door and and an integrated seat to make it easier to…
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I wish to move
I wish not to be a Tennant of genesis any more they are now showing there true colours after being with them for 3 & & 1/2 years,in southend on sea essex & i am not fused where i go.thank you andy
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Office Chairs that'll ease back and neck pain
Hi all, Thank you for adding me to your group. I live with fibromyalgia and need some advice on finding an office chair which will ease back and neck pain.
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Lightest active folding wheelchair question.
Well. Here I am hoping to pick some brains.. My current manual chair is only a karma ergo live. Who's paperwork says that's a frame of 8kg plus whatever the fancy 3 spoke wheels weigh & I'm realising that's way too heavy. I kniw ridgid frames are far lighter & if space wasn't such an issue I'd save up for the fancy sub4…
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Wheelchair Car Carrier Cover
(Admin - please delete if not allow). There's lot of threads here about wheelchairs and transport, and there must be lots of people taking their wheelchairs on the back of a car. I've just finished developing a cover for when your wheelchair is on a carrier. I can see some dust covers available, but nothing heavy-duty…
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Rain cover & cosey toes for wheelchair
My 4 year old daughter is a wheelchair user, she can walk but uses wheelchair for long distances. I’m looking for a fairly priced cosy toes, and rain cover recommendations please. She’s getting cold and wet in this cold weather now! ?
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Blue badge
Good evening I get pip and yet I have applied for a blue badge 3 time's and been refused. Is there another way round this. Thank you Tracey
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Hi, my name is natclarke! Is there any help I can get decorating?
Hi,I'm disabled,my legs are the worst and give away and I fall alot, so can't stand on ladders as too dangerous,I also suffer from a heart problem and other organ problems,I have no family around and my grown up children live miles away and cannot afford to come and help,I have really high ceilings,I have lived in my house…
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Current house not suitable
I recently moved into a house (council property) due to mobility issues from a car accident. This place is highly unsuitable for me, I've fallen down the stairs many times and a starlit can't be installed due to the type of banister. How do I get an OT assessment? I'm scared to even leave my room & remain upstairs in my…
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Why is Motability advance payment more expensive on automatic license?
Why is it that if it’s a only automatic license you have we drivers get hit with a more expensive advance payment on motability cars so so unfair
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Asb and repairs council housing Help
HiAsb I am the 3rd tenant in 3 years! this is a new build property. for the last 2 years i suffered from ASB and have housing repair issues and the council have not supported me and left us to live in 2 room. I moved into a bungalow to help make my life little easier, but i been subjected to listening to loud music, sound…
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Has anyone faced challenges with using the oven, and found any assistance that helps?
I have mobility issues and have had some help from our local authority to install handles at various places in our house. We have a stand alone cooker and eye level grill that I am almost unable to bend when using the oven. The L.A. cannot help - at least for another year! - and I am reluctant to start buying an eye level…
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Supply of accessible homes to receive vital boost
New homes will be more accessible for older and disabled people as the government today confirms plans to raise the accessibility standard. Supply of accessible homes to receive vital boost - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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Disabled bungalows
Hi I'm 56 n had 2 servere strokes...n numb the waist down wards on right side...iv beeb told by council that I qualify for disabled bungalow...( but that's where ut stops..( no more information...I do know they bungalows free but how do I get one of them? Iv put 3 dr letters requesting urgent move to my mental health n…
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Wheelchair on Eurostar
Hi, I’m looking for some advice about taking a wheelchair on Eurostar from London to Paris. My reclining wheelchair is bigger than average, but will fit in a 120cm wheelchair space if I take the footrests off. Can anybody advise if there is legroom beyond the size of the wheelchair itself on Eurostar? I will need to be…
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Housing issue - discrimination?
Hi there, i'm new here and hoping to get some advice for a family friend. His story is complex, but i'll try and summarise below: * He had an accident 9 years ago - someone spiked his drink and he fell 30ft down some stairs - he is now in a wheelchair 24/7 * He recently had another accident where a reckless driver drove…
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Who can I contact about a dispute on our utility bill between our self and the owners of the park?
I am looking for information on who I can contact about a dispute on our utility bill between our self and the owners of the park we live in. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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I have lots of right foot splints from baby upto teenager, do you know where I can recycle them?
Hi I have lots of right foot splints from baby upto teenager, do you know where I can recycle them pls?
