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Hi, my name is LadyMich63! I'm looking into help to move to a bungalow or cottage
I’m looking into help to move to a bungalow or cottage as I’m disabled and use both a stick and wheelchair and live in very unsafe area of Bradford so want to move as I also suffer PTSD after being housebound for three years and trapped with a cousin at his place during the lockdown who was dirty abusive and took advantage…
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Housing advice
I moved in with my elderly parents as a stop gap while looking for somewhere to live. My dad became seriously ill and was hospitalised and I stayed on to make sure my parents were ok. In this period of time the housing market changed significantly, and I am now unable to move out of my parents house due to high property…
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Finding care agency /cleaner in Salford
Hi, my son it going to the university of Salford next month. He's been waiting for an assessment by the council but it doesn't look like it will happen in time so we're looking into getting help privately. He just needs someone to come in once a week to change bedding and do some cleaning. Would appreciate advise either in…
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Would it be worth speaking to occupational health about getting new doors fitted?
Hi, i suffer from chronic pain and i fall a lot. I had the occupational team arrive at my home and they are looking to get a grant to fit a downstairs toilet. I was very nervous when they were there. They are also putting in a back step from my patio doors to the garden. I do not go out into the garden because it needs…
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Bariatric Giant Needs Help Finding Crutches
Hi Everyone, I'm having a bit of a nightmare in that I can't find the right crutches, and I've already broken several. The problem is, that all of the Bariatric crutches that my Consultant, Physio's and Occupational Therapists can find are way way to short for me. I'm 6ft 8. The other half of the problem is that even the…
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Hi, my name is rickster1471! Does anyone have any issue with trying to get better housing?
does anyone have any issue with trying get better housing ?
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Direct Payments
I was just wondering if anyone here has applied for Direct Payments. My nephew has suggested to apply for it, as the my hospital specialist has said I need more than the 2 hours that I pay for myself.
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I have my new walking sticks now
Hi to all, I have my new walking sticks so hopefully I will have less back hip shoulder spine pain and pain in my feet and thighs now will see how it goes. I have the coopers walking sticks with black shaped handles. How good are these for the above and collapsed knees. Sparklebright63.
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Hi, my name is jkc196710! Does anybody ever feel unsafe when using a mobility scooter?
Ive been wondering if anyone on here who also uses a mobility scooter has had times where they don’t feel safe using it as there are some crazy car drivers who either speed around on the road or park so close on the pavements you scratch your scooter trying to get by
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Does anyone when MR came into law for legacy HB appeals previously done by the council?
Hi, Does anyone knows the date Mandatory Reconsideration came into law for legacy housing benefits appeals that were previously administered by the Council. Many Thanks.
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Hi, I'm shaunwilliam33! Would I get help moving L.A. property + needing additional rooms for carer?
Hi I'm hoping someone may have an answering or point me in the right direction to obtain the information I need. I am a 46 year disabled wheelchair user, my spinal cord was severed due to a RTA in 1999. I'm in the process of getting a divorce from my wife and we have a daughter, we currently live in a housing association…
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What sensory equipment is most beneficial?
Hi everyone, I am a coach, starting SEND sport sessions where a large area of the space will be a 'sensory zone'. For this, I am looking to purchase sensory equipment such as tents/ lights/ weighted items / fidget items ect but was wondering which items you find the most beneficial. I would love to have some information…
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Spinal Stenosis: does anyone recommend wearing a back brace and, if so, which one?
Good morning. I wonder if anyone can give me some advice? In 2018 I had a Laminectomy Operation to relieve pressure on my lower back, L3/4 and 5. The operation was, initially a success but after about 5/6 months the pain returned. The consultant arranged for another MRI Scan which showed that scar tissue had formed around…
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hi just joined up ,lost feeling in my right leg in June plus other health issues
hi just joined up ,lost feeling in my right leg in June plus other health issues any help would be so welcome i will be open about myself and say the transtion to a wheel chair is taking some time to sink in any clubs or support units for trike wheelchair training anything you can think of to help me get through this would…
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Hi, my name is Roystone!
Hi My wife and myself are both disabled and are wanting to have our Council bungalow decorated. Ihave contacted the council and they dont have any scheme for this so i just wondered if anyone has any ideas of how to get any help we will provide all paint and emulsion and all other equipment etc Thanks Roy
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I'm struggling with a housing association, despite submitting evidence of my need to move
I have spinal stenosis in the lumbar region which is quite debilitating. I do all the things that eas advised eg, exercise, walking, swimming etc. My problem is with a housing association. I currently live in private rented top floor flat ( 4 flights of stairs) and have been on the local housing list for 2 years. I was…
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Bed guard
Hi I’ve asked our occupational therapist for a bed guard for my husband he keeps falling out of bed with his restless leg syndrome but she has told me the money has run out so I have to find 1 myself for him but our mattress is 31 inches high
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Anyone else having difficulty finding cover for PA's when off sick?
Hi All, I wondered if any people on this forum is experiencing the same problem at some time, with finding cover when your PA is suddenly taken sick. She works for me four days week and isn’t from an agency so when she’s off I can’t get a replacement. Any advice would be greatly welcome. Thank you,
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Housing Help for my little girl!
Hi, I am currently trying so hard to get suitable housing for my little girl, Ava, she has quad CP, severe epileptic and is gtube fed. I’ve been challenged by a housing association for 18 months, arguing with me about what we need that’s suitable. We are now at a point where they are forcing me to take a property with…
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Offer your input on appealing decisions on home adaptations
Hi all, If you have disagreed with your Local authority's decision about your home adaptations we would love to hear from you. We are writing a new webpage about "Appealing decisions on Home adaptations." Please get in touch with me at Grace.brown@scope.org.uk or reply to this post if you would be willing to help us with…
