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Help for family member who has lost use of arms and 70% hand function
Hi can you advise which organisations can help with a home assesment and advice on assistive resources for an older family member who can't use her arms or hands. ( C5/6 nerve compression misdiagnosis). Thanks in advance 😊
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Anywhere we can sell or give away our walkers, electric wheelchairs, or mobility scooters?
Both my neighbour and I have lost relatives recently and can't find anywhere to take equipment such as walkers and electric wheelchairs/mobility scooters. Is there anywhere we can offer these for free or for sale? In East London
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Blue badge scheme
I have had problems lately with people abusing the Blue Badge scheme and parking in bays designated for Disabled drivers both in super markets and on the street: In taking my son in law into Cardiff centre for a Case worker to look at his entitlements to U C because of his age. The interview went well and has already…
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Hi, my name is flatcap! Is there a wheelchair cushion you'd recommend?
Hello. I have a pain in the bum question. Well pain on the backside with all the sitting, any advice out there? Is there a wheelchair cushion you'd recommend? I'm in the UK and have tried a few but none of them prove to offer pain-free comfort after the first hour. There are loads of different ones on the market but I…
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I’m wondering the advantages and disadvantages of using the motorobility scheme?
I’m wondering the advantages and disadvantages of using the motorobility scheme if I get high rate mobility when my claim is assessed.
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What do I need on the wheelchair front? Help please
I have been staggering about on a crutch for four years, with arthritis getting worse in my right knee which is bone on bone. Then my ankles and right foot started to be painful. Ten days ago I realised I could not manage even a short walk to the car. I suppose it happens suddenly like that,a gradual tipping towards the…
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My husband's been having an affair, and is refusing to leave our home. What can I do?
hi everyone, i am really hoping for some advice i am 54 with a few chronic health issues, i am no longer able to walk unaided as have a degenerative spinal disease, i have been married for 28 years and my husband is registered as my carer, but tbh my daughter does more for me i found out at christmas that my husband has…
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Wheelchair tips for a newbie
Hi everyone, Until 18 months ago I was working in an operating theatre. I went into shielding (severe lung issues) and during that time ruptured a disc in my spine which has left one leg almost useless. I have no function below the knee (no reflexes there either) and my knee joint is unstable - it either buckles forwards…
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Housing Element/Benifit. What information is shared between UC and the housing association?
Hi, Ive never set up housing benifit for an association before. Can someone tell me what information DWP ask from the association and if the association will be told if I get awarded the benifit or is that data protection and only between me and UC? (I’m just curious because I have no idea what’s shared between them)Â
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Trapped. How do I even begin to look into moving out?
I'm in my late 20s and struggle with my mental health and am on PIP and ESA. I'd really like to move out of my parents house or do permitted work but I know any life improvements I make will be used against me in regards to future claims. I know my family feel this way too. I want to move out and become more independant…
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Half of kitchen floor in council house. Could my mum get compensation for the stress?
Hi my mum moved in to a council house 5 yrs ago every winter the kitchen was freezing we don't know why it was so so cold , her heating bills was a top up metre and she was spending more and more and gas , a few weeks ago she had the little dreaded mice , so incommunties sent the pest control , they looked under the…
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Has anyone been able to get 3rd party insurance to take their electric wheelchair to North America?
Hi I’m hoping to visit my brother in Florida next month and would like to take my Electric Wheelchair. It’s insured here in the UK via Blue Badge Mobility Insurance which includes Worldwide Third Party Liability except it excludes USA and Canada 😞 I’ve tried many wheelchair insurance companies here in the UK, but they are…
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Powered wheelchair
Good evening to you all. I'm Tracey aged 53,and from South Yorkshire. I live alone and right now I'm housebound due to my disability getting worse and I hope that someone could give me some advice about my predicament. I'm desperately in need of a powered wheelchair to help me get out and about but I don't know the first…
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Moving care from Switzerland to UK, help and advice?
Hello. Thank you for setting up this community. I am excited to join it. I'm writing this on behalf of my son and myself, and am hoping that some of you are willing to share your care and aid experience with us since we are in need of some advice please. My son has pachygyria (a form of lissencephaly), resulting in a…
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My new pride scooter change over
Hi guys got a Nice surprise yesterday morning in the post I exchanged my electric chair for the new pride scooter due to me being overweight with the electric chair so yesterday's morning I received a check for £100 pound's from mobility solutions for the change over which I was not expecting because normally I don't think…
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Can anyone advise as to what cars are compatible for a Quingo Flyte and docking station please?
Can anyone advise as to what cars are compatible for a Quingo Flyte and docking station please ?
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Does anyone know of any charities that could help me with decorating my home?
Hi everyone I’m new here
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Does your car have to go back to original dealership if you're changing to a different vehicle?
Hi all, hope you are all well. When changing your car after the 3 year lease period. If you are changing to a different make of vehicle at another dealer does your car have to go back to the original dealership,
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what problems and how to solve footwear for wearing prosthetics on both legs
Hello there. Im new here and just wondered what problems and how to solve footwear for wearing prosthetics on both legs
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First Home Buyer - looking for advice on adaptions
Hi all, My partner and I are starting to look at buying a bungalow. We are aware that we will most likely need to adapt whatever we buy as we are both wheelchair users. We were looking for advice on what the process might include when seeking funding for adaptions etc. I have experience with adaptions from my current…
