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Disability Bus pass useful information
If you have a disability /long term health condition you could be entitled to a disability travel pass /bus pass. Contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. You’re eligible for a disabled person’s pass if you live in…
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My client wants to move into his own place. Can anyone give me info on private renting?
Hello I am a support worker for a client, who wants to move into his own flat/house. But will need 27/4 full care witch is not a problem as has his own care team. Can anyone give me info on renting private? Gravesend, kent based. Thank you
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Front doors for wheelchair users
Hi, I live in Chelmsford, my dad is new to using a wheelchair and I need replace the current front door with a new front door to enable wheelchair access. Has anyone had one installed in Chelmsford and could you recommend a manufacturer & fitter? Many thanks.
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How to get back up support
My Husband who looks after me and our grown up autistic Daughter recently ended up being taken into A&E he is improving now but it made us aware we have no back up plan. Our other Daughter lives in Nottingham an hour and a half away and I could not get to my doctors appointments and hand in sample for him and the reception…
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Dont know what to do feels like I got no power with housing safety
Hi everyone. I am partially disabled, and have been living in a privately rented flat now for nearly 20 years, its in a poor location, not disabled friendly, and poor living conditions, but have stayed here mainly because the council said I wasnt eligible for housing and anything on the private rental market is much more…
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Can as many people as possible read this as it is very important
HI, I really need some input. I struggle to get up the stairs to go to the toilet and i am considering having an extension built onto the back of my property. The designer also already been out and said the only way to add a toilet downstairs for me is to build an extension that comes off the kitchen and half was across my…
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Housing Association Application - Evidence
Hi, I'm putting in a housing association application as my current property isn't suitable due to worsening conditions. Main issue being upstairs rather than ground floor so not something that could be easily fixed. Along with bank statements etc, it asks for 'evidence'... Is that the same sort of thing as PIP evidence or…
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what help can i get moving further up the housing list for a bungalow?
hi, wondering if anyone can advice what i need to do to get further up on housing list for bungalow. ive sent in letters from my gp, sent in all copies fo my hospital appointments. im on 2 housing lists, im now having to use a wheelchair and im living in a caravan as its all on one level as i cant do stairs anymore. i have…
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Hi, my name is kaytexb! Desperate for some help an support regarding being served eviction
Desperate for some help an support regarding being served eviction due to rent arrears,benefit entltlment after comin of esa to start work.ive been in touch with everyone I can to be at the point of giving up an ending it all just so my kids have a roof over there head.
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How to find wheels
I'm thinking of buying a wheelchair for a bit more independence so I can get around more easily but I've heard that the wheelchair service NHS is only dealing with strict criteria. I can walk but it's limited. Any advice where and what to look for?
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Umbrella holder?
Hey everyone, We are thinking of designing an umbrella holder for those with only one fully functioning hand/arm. Thing a holder that clips onto something like a backpack strap. Would this be useful? If so, what would be the most important aspects of the design?
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Hi great news yesterday
My OT come out yesterday and is having my bathroom ripped out and new shower and systems put in widen indoors and higher bed to get off and on , chair for kitchen been waiting 8 months to get it granted that is going to take a while before they start the work but at least I know they've accepted that I need more help than…
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part buy part rent property ownership
Does anyone live in a part rent part buy property. I had a meeting with occupational health today and they agree with my doctors that the property i live in is not suitable for me. I own my own property with a mortgage and i have been told that i would not be considered for the scheme until i have sold my property. I…
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Hi, my name is yusuf1mohamed! I'm looking for advice on housing and activities for my brother
Hello everyone , I have a brother who is disabled and was wondering what are the best services or things I can receive from scope . We live in Coventry West Midlands.
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Hi, my name is chris1723! I am having trouble getting my driving licence
Hi new on here and I am having troubles getting my driving licence
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Housing help please?
In 2018, my life was changed forever as I was the victim of a major injury at work. I have significant mobility issues, can do short distances on crutches. Cannot climb stairs, and need a wheelchair for longer distances due to pain and my leg buckling. I've spent years now struggling, the housing association being useless.…
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New home but without adaptions
I found out today that I have a place to move to. I had an OT assessment in July and the outcome was my property couldn’t be adapted to my needs. So I had to be transferred. I’ve been waiting then I found out today I’m moving. I’m a wheelchair user but have a heap of health issues. The property I am moving to is not…
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Mobility Adaptions. Are there any grants available to help with adaptations for cars?
Hi, are there any grants available to help with adaptations for cars? My son doesnt get mobility but need adaptions on his car for a left foot accelerator. Thank you
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Best option for new house with carer
Hi Guys, I will give you some background before I get to my question, my wife and I had 2best friend that we did everything with, unfortunately I lost my wife to cancer a few years ago, and unbelievably within a few weeks our best friends husband passed away. we were very close and after a few years his wife became my…
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what happens at the blue badge assessment
i am very nervous as i have my blue badge assessment in just over a week. i would like to know what happens at the assessment and how i should prepare for it. my doctor has told me to take a sheet of paper with bullet points on, on the problems i have parking in a single space and aware from a main entrance
