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Medical assessment
Does anyone have any idea how long the wait is at the moment for a medical assessment, for limited capacity for work, as i have been waiting since May. I am struggling with bills and mogage, and am worried about losing my home. I have contacted the medical department but they won't give a timeframe, they just confirm your…
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Hi, my name is gabastu72! Im looking to move from Hamilton Scotland to Newcastle north or south shie
Im looking to move from Hamilton Scotland to Newcastle north or south shields
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Hi! Does anyone know an equivalent of buggy boards that children can ride on behind a wheelchair?
Hello I am the mother of 2 grown children who both have a disability. My son who is 37 has been blind from birth and has major learning difficulties, and my daughter who is 35 was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 4 years ago.
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Help with getting a mobility scooter.
Hi, I'm new to Redbridge, I've never been here or lived here before. I did a home exchange. In the past 4 years I went from having bad pain all over, to becoming disabled. I can hardly walk. I have fibromyalgia & rheumatoid arthritis in my body, oesteo arthritis in my hands. I moved to a ground floor flat so I can use a…
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Do you know the signs of prostate cancer?
Many guys experience no signs or symptoms of prostate
cancer, so regular visits to your medical professional are essential to
identify whether prostate cancer screening is right for you. The most typical
symptoms of prostate troubles are problems with urination. If urination happens
in fits and begins, if the need is…
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Gardiner Hill Foundation Grant Application
Hi, i have been advised by my councillor to apply for funding from Gardiner Hill Foundation Grant. She wants to fill in the application but wants me to sort out the quotes. The application is to have work done on my garden to give me an area to go to when i am in serious pain and suffering from stress. It is in disrepair…
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Do we have any builders or ex builders on site for advice
Hi, OH have been to visit me and they are looking for funding to put a toilet downstairs for me which would make my kitchen very small. There was talk from the OH experts to put a toilet outside with an extension with a door leading from the lounge. This would be a perfect option. I think it would be cheaper than what they…
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Hi! My 10yo daughter has flat feet + is struggling but concerns not taken seriously. What can I do?
Hello thereI need some help and advice please. My child who is 10 years old has flat feet. She doesn't walk because she fell over a lot .she lose sensation in her feet too she has pain in her legs since she was toddler . Her feet burns she never wears any blanket because of it. What shall I do I took her to so many doctors…
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Can I be told to move out for having mobility scooter in my flat, which I was told to do?
I live in a privately rented flat within a council block. I have lived here for about 14 years. I was told to move my large scooter from outside my front door to the scooter park under the building. I also have a small one which I use to get up the ramp now the large scooter is being kept downstairs. The council were the…
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Moved into a house and the kitchen isn't accessible. Who can help? OT ignored plea for DFG
We moved into an association house and the kitchen is hard for me to use , i.e cupboards at corner l can't get into , the cooker is very low so no able to use properly would need on wall and have limited cupboard space and they are rammed with things falling out when opened . Is there any charity that can help as OT…
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Will I be refused a property because of benefits?
Hi. Hope you’re all well. I’ll be looking for my first property to rent later this year, probably through an estate agent as I would like to choose a small house in an area I like myself. I’m hopeful about it all working out okay but i just read today that a lot of landlords ask for payslips and I am currently not working…
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Need help with decorating in Norfolk. Does anyone know of anyone who could help?
Hi, trying to decorate the home , but we are physical disabled trying our best , but don't know if there is any help anywhere in norfolk please
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Smart Doorbell
Hi all, I saw this and wondered whether anybody here could find it useful www.qbell.io
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I'm a carer for my mum, who's very ill. I'm desperately looking for a decorator. Can we get help?
I am a full time carer for my mum who is very ill and I am desperately looking for a decorator. Are there any charity's to help vulnerable people with decorating?
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Right to acquire housing association property.
I was just wondering if anyone has any information on this subject? I am currently living in a one bed flat with noisy neighbours to the side and below me also have mental health and mobility issues and really need to move to quieter ground floor property. I have tried bidding through my housing association website and…
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Had OT report done in 2019. Housing association and council did nothing. I'm stuck. What can I do?
Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me please? I have got fibromyalgia and CFS. I had to quit my job a few years ago now. Sadly. I had an OT report done back in 2019, sent to my housing association and the council. They both sat on it for two years and did nothing. So I pushed them for a move because I'm struggling with…
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Worried the independent adviser won't review my medical paperwork in the right way
Medical banding independent adviser will be reviewing my medical paperwork worried want look at it in right way
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hEDS and 6th form
Hi @Andy_Assistive and @Ryan_Assistive I have hEDS (amongst other things) which basically manifests as sore joints from activity. My 17 yr old has come down with the same thing and they are really suffering in school. They can't write, type for any length of time, hold a book open to read it or hold a camera or telephone…
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Hi, I'm Lola1966! I have spondylosis, awaiting urgent referral to neuro. Can anyone offer advice?
Hi I’m totally new to this forum! I’ve recently had an mri which shows significant spodylitic changes c5/c6 with narrowing of central canal and myelomalacia. I also have prolapsed disc l5/s1 which was diagnosed 2018. I’m due for urgent referral to neuro team but on my recent discharge letter it says once the patient has…
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There's something wrong with my new mobility scooter. Does anyone know what's wrong with it?
We bought a mobility scooter on Friday 27 August, a Kymco Midi. I have used it once, and my husband put it on charge for the specified time. We turned it on yesterday, and the hazard lights are flashing, the bleeper is going and there is a small green light flashing. My husband has tried following the instructions we found…
