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Advice. How can we correct my dad's date of birth on his European health card?
Hello Scope Online Community applied for new European health cards for dad, mum and me we received new European health cards today but I have noticed they made a mistake with my dad's date of birth on his card, how to go get his date of birth correct on his European health card? I would be grateful if anyone could help me…
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Advice
Hello Scope online community I have foot sandals to tie feet down on the footplates of my power wheelchair, but one of the foot sandles has devolved a crack down on one them I want anyone, their much difference getting sandle rivet to the footrest which I have wait to see my local wheelchair services or repair company…
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Can NHS Electric wheelchair on holiday
Hello scope online community I am going to Tenerife on holiday with my family. We were thinking of taking my NHS Electric wheelchair with us. I want some advice what would I do if it broke down in Tenerife how to go back to get fixed out there? Would have extra insurance would travel insurance not cover it? Has anyone on…
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Is there a place to give old wheelchair that needs a little TLC but useable?
Hi, I have recently got myself a power chair as manual use of the wheelchair became to much with joint pain. I haven't been able to use it for some time, and it needs a little TLC and new tyres but would like to know if there is anywhere I can contact that would take it for free and refurb it so someone else could benefit…
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Bluebird Care
Hi, does anyone else use this company? Would you be willing to share your experience with me, privately if wanted. We are having "Issues"!
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Found Personal Assistants
Thank you all I found some Personal Assistants
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Hi, my name is JulieQ Can I get any financial support for a rise and recline chair?
i wondered if anyone knows if I can get any financial support for a rise and recline chair. Mine broke and a kind friend found a second hand normal recliner which was difficult but beggars can’t be choosers can they. Only trouble was it brought bedbugs into my house. I can honesty say it is horrid. Today I’m having it…
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Bath lift
Hello, does anyone here have a bath lift that they use? What kind of bath do you use it with? My wife and I are trying to find what is best for us.
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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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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!
