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Hi, my name is Arda2010! I need a grant to help me with decorating my house
I need grants I got financial problem
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Help with driving lessons/finding instructor?
Hi Everybody, I neee to get driving by September to get my eldest daughter to school in a different town, while my partner takes our youngest to her more local school. But I don't want to go through the Motability scheme. We already have a suitable vehicle, my partner drives, and I've been told we must sign up for a…
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Who's liable for rent arrears?
Basically i was with my ex in council house my relationship broke down he left but he was main tenant i was **** tenant he left me in rent arrers so anyway i got took to court and was liable for paying rent on it after he left but then i left property whos liable for rent arrers
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Need to downsize
I need to downsize from a 2 bed flat 1st floor to a 1 bed ground floor in chilwell
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London with a wheelchair
I (78) will be visiting my son in London for 2 weeks in late March. I can only walk about two blocks, and have chronic fatigue, so if I go up a few flights of stairs, I am finished for the morning. My fully mobile wife (72) will be along. We are staying at a hotel at Chalkfarms Tube stop. My choices: mostly hangout at the…
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Not so good my new sling got use just for me
I was so embarrassed that I had a full tonight due to my arthritis in both knees and hip , the carers came in with my new sling that helps me get off the floor , the thing that I didn't like was that one had be been measure just for me due to me putting some weight on, i was so in embarrassed when they come to get me of…
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Help/advice
Hi im hoping this is ok to ask. I live in a housing association ground floor flat. Did a mutual exchange 3 years ago. My gas meter is pre paid and where it is postioned i have to get a member of my family to check balance and top up. I have tried to get smart meteres and have been told i cant have them due to where the…
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Driving as a disabled person
A big thank you to @Poppy_ for her guest blog and for sharing her experiences about driving as a disabled person. Please feel free to comment below and ask any questions/share your experiences too. Driving as a disabled person I am learning to drive, like most people, however learning to drive as a disabled person is more…
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can i remortgage while on benefits
I have had a letter today to say that our mortgage is being moved to another company. we have been with them for 15 years. our rate sadly is 5.13. when we got the mortgage i was working but now i am on PIP etc and my wife who is 65 retires in six months. We have 9 years left and the mortgage has been transfered to someone…
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Am I being harassed by my letting agent? I'd appreciate your opinion
Am I being crazy or do I have a serious problem with my letting agent? I've lived in my home for over 10 years, the entire time I've been in receipt of housing benefit, which has covered my full rent and due to my health difficulties the council has always paid direct to the landlord. Last year the letting agent changed, I…
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Mobility
Hi everyone!! Is it possible to be loaned mobility scooters as id rather not have a wheelchair if so is there a link to request online?? Many many thanks 😊 🙏
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Parking in Central London............is a nightmare
I often travel into the West End. Parking there in the past 18months has been a nightmare. I know where most Blue Badge Parking Bays are in the West End / TheatreLand. However, there are so many diversions, road works, pedestrianisation, Bay closures that have been taking place. Last week I got into the West End in 45mins,…
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Looking for advice on how i get permission for my dog's to travel in terms of departing/landing
new to all this looking for advice on how i get permission for my dog's to travel as assistance dogs & electric disability scooters in terms of departing/landing....help please!
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University - going into accommodation
Hello. I'm currently considering going to university and I'm considering between 2 universities: Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Lincoln. I would like to know your experience of living in accommodation as a disabled user (I have Cerebral Palsy) and can you suggest any other funding methods that I could…
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Learning how to use a wheelchair
Hi all, I am getting an NHS wheelchair and with a background in healthcare, I have pushed many a wheelchair, but never been the one sitting in it. I actually have my eye on a different chair, the G-explorer. Now that I run my own business, I need to get around on grass and gravel when attending craft fairs and markets to…
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Hi, my name is brenly! I'm intending on applying for the freedom pass. What should I expect?
Hi like an other member i am intending on applying for freedom pass mobility issues i to was wondering what to expect as am anxious person at the best of times.
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Hi wheelchair assessment
Hi guys been referred by my OT for wheelchair assessment not quite sure what happens in the assessments , I was just wondering if anybody is going through this give me a few pointers on what will happen, my mobility has gone downhill very quickly I can take 3 to 4 steps before I black out and have seizures pain is the…
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Excempt supported accomadation
Hi everyone I'm a newbie, hope everyone is well. My issue is to do with supported accomadation and the information that they can just put in your paperwork to maintain getting the extra money for there none support they give. I have many issues with reliance and apex lettings I have been neglected iv got in my risk…
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Been refused a blue badge because I have an assistance dog. Is this right?
Hi, is this right? I have to refused a blue badge because I have a assistance dog. What can I do about this?
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My partner is disabled. We need help with a dropped curb
I need help for my partner ready he I'd disabled we need help with a dropped curb