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Any other young adults with dyspraxia on here?
Hello Is anyone on here around my age that has dyspraxia too that i can talk to and I'm a young adult
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Hi, my name is Farley! How to challenge a DFG decision?
Hi everyone, just joined as help and advice needed regarding going through DFG funding for my wife who has terminal cancer. What we have been offered so far doesn't meet her needs or the rest of the family which includes my son (33) who has Autism, my daughter (30) who has ME. Advice from the general help line has been…
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HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA FREE FOR 8 MONTHS NOW
Hi, Everyone, My name is Kryss and I want to come out here to help anyone suffering with this terrifying disease. Hidradenitis Supparativa has beeen the worst thing I ever experience in my life. How heartbreaking it is as a 14 year old when you go to the doctor and the doctor tells you that they have no idea what it is…
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How do you give away disability aids for proper use
Hello, My mum suffered from Multiple Sclerosis and recently passed away. I have two really good, strong fold up ramps that we used to put out when she visited so her electric wheelchair could get up the steps to our house. They cost somthing like £750 when they were new & I would like to give them away to anyone who would…
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Will you feel offended when people call your prosthetic "electric wings" (In a positive tone)?
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Inheritance and disability benefits
Hi, I’m disabled and due a substantial inheritance in the next few months. I plan to buy a new house as the one I live in is proofing really hard to manage with my disability. I’m receiving ESA and PIP at the moment. I’ll guessing I’ll lose my ESA and even though I’ll have money for the first time ever I’ll need so much of…
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55+ Restrictions on housing is really getting me down
I am currently in temporay housing, due to having to leave my last property because my neighbour was making my mental health deteriorate more, LONG STORY. Anyhow, i wanted to bid on a one bedroom ground floor flat as i also have bad legs but the age restriction is 55+ and i am only 45, i would be right round the corner…
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Have you been treated badly by a lettings agency
Hi how your all OK. I'm a carer and we have recently been treated very badly by an estate agency. A contractor did a repair and told the letting agent I let my adult son use the ensuite as a toilet. There was a residue of mango shower gel thats all it was not urine. We've had endless contractors in the house spanning 16…
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Am I invisable
I get so fed up with people who are so rude when I,m sitting in a chair or seat, my disabilities are not visual and because I have no aides for example wheelchair or crutches they presume I,m ok I have been challenged for parking in disability bay even though I display a blue badge ,do other disabled people suffer the same…
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How could being mentally disabled affect me accessing social housing?
Hi folks, Ok, not sure of this post but here goes. I've been fortunate for a long time now in being able to rent privately, in my case a bungalow, However, since my mother passed , nearly 4 years ago now, the cost of renting privately has been only just affordable. Now my landlord has decided to sell the bungalow we,re…
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Trainers
Hi. This isn’t exactly an aid, but I’m trying to find extra wide trainers to go over my son’s splints. I’ve had 3H fitting shoes from Cosyfeet but they don’t do just regular trainers as far as I can see. Some regular brands like New Balance do things like 6E or 8E fittings but I don’t imagine they will be wide enough. I…
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Leg shorter than the other
Hi i was just wondering if anyone else has a leg shorter than the other? My right leg is nearly 2 inches shorter than my left due to an accident when i was a baby. The pain im in is horrendous, my neck and shoulders and my back. My doctor is useless and just doesn't get it. Hopefully someone else will understand.
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Council housing and partner
Hi everyone. I have been awarded a Band A for council housing due to 'urgent medical need'. If I were to be reassessed because I'm thinking of moving in with my partner, is there a chance I could be awarded a lower, less priority band because he is a teacher so is on a decent salary? He has a Daughter so we would need an…
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Efoldi lite or Di Blasi mobility scooter?
Considering buying one of the mentioned scooters. Has anyone on here got one? Pros and cons of each model please? Thanks
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Hi, my name is Crampton63! We're having a nightmare with our landlady
Having nightmare with our landlady
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Grants to buy a laptop or tablet?
Hi I have a client who is on ESA and PIP, she wants to get connected online and learn new skills - she needs a grant to buy a lap top or tablet, any ideas where to search? I have explained to her that she could consider buying good used laptops on eBay or other platforms. Most grant Trusts rarely fund equipment like…
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How much housing benefit am I entitled to?
Hi I have been placed in the lwrca group as of the April the 23rd. I am currently also in receipt of p.i.p the (lower rate) for my mental health. I am currently single over 25 and living with my grandparents. I'm also in housing band D for my area what type of medical evidence do I need to be warranted being put into a…
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I need to secure wheelchair accessible accommodation quickly. Anyone got any suggestions?
Urgent support & help - I have secured a permanent NHS job in South Devon. However, i had to give up my rented flat when my previous employer discriminated against me. I'm currently taking them to a tribunal. I need to secure some accessible accommodation within 15 miles commute of Newton Abbot. I'm looking to rent a…
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Has anyone ever had an operation to help with spinal stenosis?
I am 33 year old with two kind of spinal stenosis, bulging disc, slip disc, sciatica. I gave up my security job a year ago as my condition stopped me from working. I have got mental health problem as my job was full on, from talking to customer to stopping shoplifter. I have 5 kids and I try my best to look after them. My…
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anybody got a shared ownership or help to buy property
would love to hear your experience of getting a mortgage I'm a would be first time buyer
