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Council tax and moving
Hi i have a council tax debt with my ex will this debt stop or affect me moving? As paying it off will take 10months ?
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Chair Support. Is there anything available to hold you upright in your wheelchair?
Hi, mAll. My father in law has Parkinson's and has had a mini stroke. When he is in his wheelchair he falls over to the right hand side, is there anything available to hold him upright in the chair. Thank you.
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Mobility issues
Hello, i have recently fallen down the stairs and broken both of my ankles. I’ve been in hospital for a week now and am looking to get out within the next week, although, the nhs has not got any wheelchairs available. I thought about hiring a one but it turned out to be more expensive than I thought. Has anyone got any…
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Disability handbook?!?
Is there likely a disability handbook or something?!?! I woke up disabled on 10th March and I’m contemplating suicide as I’m so lost on what to do Adult care services did an assessment, got a extra banister put in, chair I’m shower, fire services checked house and they sent me a leaflet on home deliveries. Mental health…
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Wheelchair compliant ramp or lift?
Hi what is the maximum height that wheelchair users could comfortably cover outside with a compliant ramp? the distance between street level and the public allotment space is 1800mm approx. There is space for a compliant ramp but I think we should be looking at a wheelchair lift. Comments appreciated
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Who pays for Residential living costs for Autistic adult?
I am an autistic adult and am homeless at the moment. I have seen that the National Autistic Society has Residential shared house vacancies for adults with autism, but their website says "appropriate funding must be in place" - what does this mean please, and which organisation would pay for this? - Is it the council in…
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Diabetes type 2 now going on to insulin.
Hi. After many years on Gliclazide pills and Liraglutide "Victoza" injection my blood sugar levels are still too high. I'm now being started on insulin in addition to the other two. Does this mean that I'm now Type 1and who do I need to notify? Has anyone else been in this position and how has it affected you?
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Hi, I'm MamaRudy! I'm looking for an in situ sling suitable for toileting, can anyone help?
Hi I’ve joined up to try and get some quite specific advice from anyone with similar experience! My Son is 26 abs has had a moulded wheelchair seat for about 8 months. It’s fantastic for posture control but a nightmare from my point of view. He hates an in situ sling and wants to always use a toileting one to eliminate the…
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Smart Homes
I find myself going down a 'Hey Google" route to create a Smart Home to bow and obey my every voice command B) I would love to hear others' experiences, tips, advice on creating a home controlled by voice. What devices are you using? Any particular difficulties or devices to avoid?
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Hi, my name is LNH! I need some help repairing flat tyre on mobility scooter
Hi, I was told about this group by a family member, so I have come along to see what I can find out about mobility scooters and repairing the one that I have which has a flat tyre at present. I do not know how to repair it at all but I have taken it off the scooter itself, now I can not get the to half apart even though I…
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Hi, my name is helpless!
I lived on a 3rd floor flat for about 12years. Big flat, I got on with all my neighbours. But I became disabled there was no lift & I couldn't handle the stairs. In 2016 I applied to go on locator, imagine the local authority lost all my paperwork I had to appeal & by 2018 I was put on locator where I could bid for…
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What is the best aid that you have bought?
I am visually impaired and A couple of years ago, I bought a Beierley electronic desktop magnifier. I use it almost all the time and have never looked back. :-)
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Copendant to independent. Any tips on sheltered accommodation?
Hi long story short was with lo g term partner we broke up...on housing list just wait upon confirmation...I'm a vulnerable adult with complexed mental health...soon we will put bills in to my name instead of his...when confirmation comes through it will be for sheltered accommodation...I am anxious and very scared....he…
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I'm disabled and stuck in a 2nd floor 1 bedroom flat with 2 daughters. How can I get help to move?
I am disabled and stuck in a 1 bedroom flat with 2 young daughters on a 2nd floor. How can I get help to move? anyone got ideas or who can assist?
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Blue badge change of address
Hi there, I have recently moved house and was wondering what to do with regards to my blue badge. I'm now in a different county and so under a different council area. I understand that the Blue badge scheme is nationwide but does anyone have any advice as to what I should do, i.e. should I carry on using my badge under my…
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DVLA are a joke at the moment
I made a DVLA thread months ago but it seems to of vanished with the new forum. I applied for my medical driving licence back in March 2021 after my doctor saying I could drive again. I am still waiting its been 8 months with the last update over 2 months ago to say they have everything from the doctors and it "won't be…
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My sister needs to move into sheltered housing or a care home. I don't know where to start
I’m looking for some Help for my sister who has cerabal palsy and needs to move out of her house into sheltered housing or a care home. She is very independent but is struggling with mental health and loneliness now. She can walk using her frame outside but struggles with speech. She currently lives in a council house and…
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Hi, my name is Victoria08! Looking for people's experience of living in emergency accommodation
Newbie here looking for posts or people's experience of living in emergency accommodation. Fleeing domestic violence, I have mobility issues and severe mental health issues. I'm leaving my local authority and going to a new one who have accepted duty of care. Feeling scared. Thank you.
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renting place advice. Landlord has asked for references and employment status, but I'm unemployed
Im not sure where to post this need some advice renting place with gf .At moment staying at gf place talked about paying off what she owes on back rent and renting place together .She emailed landlord about paying off back rent and land lord now asking about references and my employment status .Not sure to do i have no…
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Pip application and fibromyalgia
I recently applied for pip but it was declined, as I was abroad in South Africa for 18 month and I could not return due to covid? Can anyone advise how I can appeal this and how do I go about it?
