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Hi, I'm Alisonmilly! Just moved and need help getting household items.
I just move in to a houseing association flat with my 14 year old daughter we have nothing I would like a double bed for my self and gas cooker we have got a bed for my daughter but no carpet no very little way of just normal stuff be great to get bed for my self as floor is so hard unfortunately I have bad back so req a…
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Need advice from ambulant wheelchair user
Hi I am looking for advice. I currently use a luggie folding scooter if I need to walk any distance. I use a crutch to get about my flat and Walking very short distance Depending on my mobility which changes each day. l want to know the benefits of using a wheelchair to someone that can walk a little. I personally feel I…
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Advice on best wheelchair
Hi I am looking for advice on the best lightweight manual folding wheelchair? At the moment I am thinking the Quickie Krypton F Folding chair would be best. It is a phenomenal amount of money so really need to my homework on it! I would be using my only savings and my parents and partner will help me with the money towards…
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How do people manage
As a power wheelchair user how do people manage to do all their daily chores around the house. Cleaning floor, benches, cupboard, changing bed, washing etc. My house is so dirty and is driving me mad infact depressed. I cant aford to pay someone to do it out of my benefit.
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Unsociable Hours, is this forbidden
Hi everyone, I’ve had a carer for 18 months now, receiving carers Allowance. My health is very complicated so it’s not understood by the council who have housed me. I guess I’m seen as a problem due to what I’ve ended up with in terms of where I live. I will list my health problems so you get an understanding as to why my…
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numbness in hand after pain in the bottom of my back
this really scared me i dont know what to do. Was on my my home from my voultentary day in teh Cancer reasearch shop. I got out of my seat on the Fery must have turned the wrong way felt pain in the bottom of my back and my right hand went numb cant t remember if my feet did the same. Seeing anybody is a wate of time as…
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Can you get a ramp on a shared entrance? (e.g. if there are 1 or 2 steps)
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me. I need to find somewhere to live that I can get a wheelchair in & out of. I have just spotted an apartment that has 1 step on its entrance (which is shared with 1 other apartment). Does anyone know whether if the entrance is shared, is it possible to put a ramp on it?…
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Which type of terrain are the class2 foldable scooters suitable for?
Hello, i have MS and struggling with mobility and other things, i have ordered a car boot scooter and super exited to go out again. i love to travel and explore hence the foldable car boot scooter. Here is the question: Which type of terrain the Class2 foldable scooters are suitable for ? what sould i look for when…
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I've lived in the Flat in central Sheffield nearly 15 years and want to move to a smaller property!
Above. Since SYHA disbanded the Cluster Project 10 years ago, we get almost no support from the Housing, and they keep turning up unannounced to do stuff like the annual smoke alarm checks at the behest of the local Fire service! Like the other Friday I was fast asleep at 8.45 AM, the Housing lady turns up, with someone…
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Hi, I'm andrewjohn! Has anyone else had pins & needles due to stenosis of the spine?
Hello. My name is Andrew. And for the past two years, I have been diagnosed with Stenosis of the lower Lumbar spine, and I find that when I go for a walk, and as careful as I am, not to tread on uneven ground, when I do, this starts to set off pins and needles in my lower back, and travels up my back, and then down to my…
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Hi, my name is car0line! Grant for moving house
I have just moved to be near my family because I'm disabled. I wald like to know if I can get a grant for carpets, sofer and bed I can get in and out of. I housed all I had saved to pay for the move.if anyone can halp with information. I'd be very grateful. Thank you.
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Nightmare Neghbour
I have Problem with an neighbour. I live In a small block of Flats I am waiting on my Autstium assignment. My neighbour has been a nightmare he is constantly working on Motorbikes. Using power tools Hammering and blocking the communal area with tools inc an ancal grander.near the door way he works right near the door…
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How can disabled people achieve home ownership?
I've been unable to work or complete education full time since becoming unwell when I was about 9 years old. I'm trying really hard to save and have enough income to be able to own a home or achieve a mortgage, or even to spend on things I need like a newer car. Benefits penalise you for having any savings, is there any…
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Is nerve and muscle damage classed as a disability?
Hi my nerve and muscle wery damage I can't get answer. It's disability or no . I lost 4 jobs for one month. Because I cannot normally woking every time I fell pain
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housing questions (specifically regarding private renting and self employed),
Hi, I posted in another thread and now i've calmed down a bit i'm going to try to seek actual advice on my situation. i'm not sure if this directly falls under accessible housing in the typical sense. IN short, I am currently in whats considered temporary accommodation after getting full duty from my council. I am autistic…
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Hi, I'm hilarysjack! I have spinal stenosis & am concerned how I'll cope after my next op.
I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis 2 years ago, in October this year I finally had enough money to pay for the surgery to decompress the disc at L4/L5 - my leg pain did subside for about 2 weeks and then has gradually got worse over the past month. A recent MRI shows that the whole joint at L4/L5 has now collapsed and…
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Sheltered housing
Hi everyone, I applied for sheltered housing and was awarded 100 points about 6 months ago. I have just been advised by the factor in the flat I currently live in that it has combustible material externally. As you can imagine all the people living here are terrified. In your opinion should I raise this with the sheltered…
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Looking for first home - tips for chair user
Hi all, My boyfriend and I will be looking for our first home in the next year and I want to know any tips or tricks, or anything that you didn't realise you should've thought about when looking for a home? We have family support but obviously, as much info a possible from people with similar experiences is great. My bf is…
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housing probs
had the occupational .therapist around few weeks ago and she sayes the house not suit abile for adapitions and recommend we go on the council waiting list which we done, had the vist to check house is in good order, but told they have no house suitable, and that we should get social services involved to get extension built…
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Hi, my name is sarlou44! My landlord wasn't paying the mortgage, and is now selling the house
Hi everyone first time posting and at the end of my tether. I have four children well they are young adults three have disabilities. I am a carer and partner is self employed from February 2020 didn’t see the pandemic coming. We have privately rented for the past 14 years, been in 4 different houses as each time we get…
