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Home help - what's acceptable in a person helping you?
Hi, I hope this is allowed (if not, I apologize). I'd like to become a home help, cleaning, running errands, making a sandwich or two etc. But I'm not sure if anyone would want me in their house(!?); I've been out of work for some time and lost my confidence. I will hopefully have an assessment soon for ADHD and possibly a…
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Worried about my wheelchair services assessment.
Hi I have my wheelchair services appointment next week, and I'm really nervous. I can walk extremely short distances (just from one room to another) with a gutter frame, but I do still have falls and extreme pain due to having 10 surgeries on my legs when I was severely burned years ago. I also have an issue with my joints…
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Hi, my name is Seeking123! I'd be embarrassed to use my mobility scooter at work. Any advice?
Hi. I have recently become disabled and will shortly get my Motability car. I have a mobility scooter but am hoping to return to work. I'm only 48 and can't afford a power chair but am embarrassed to use my scooter at work. Any advice please? Thank you.
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Hi, my name is Tichy! My mum has an electric wheelchair that she no longer uses
Hi all, my mum has an electric wheelchair that she no longer uses. It has only been used twice she is looking for between £650 and £700 or nearest offer. It's a livewell Easy Fold Electric Wheelchair
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Disabled Facilities Grant In Sheffield.
Re Disabled Facilities Grant: I went on the Sheffield Council website and couldn’t find any information about this grant. Anyone applied for this before. It is for my brother’s toilet alterations.
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Portable scooter to take on an airplane to a music festival
Hi, my husband is anticipating a second back surgery. He describes excruciating pain after walking for five minutes. He is an avid concertgoer and has plans to go to 2 music festivals with our teen daughter coming up in April and June. He is slow to warm up to the different ways to overcome his difficulties. I would like…
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Accessible councils
Hi, I am looking to move within England (or even the UK) as my current area has proven to be not so inclusive nor have many community initiatives for disabled people. I am asking whether any of you have good experiences within your area in terms of accessibility and opportunities for disabled people community/employment…
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Hi, my name is Wheelz_media_****! Getting a bungalow but have nothing for it
How are we is they any help I can get I am getting my bungalow start of February and I have nothing for it
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Anyone ever used a Seizure alarm?
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I've moved into a 2 bed house with my daughter. We don't have a bed or carpets. Is there any help?
Hi i have moved into a 2bed house i have a 20 yr old daughter with me im suffering with bronchitus and dont have a bed or carpets im on uc and pip is there any help
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UC Housing Element
Hi All, Still struggling to get a definite response from UC housing team. My anxiety is through the roof I know its only a few days to wait for my UC statement to come through. Just feeling bit anxious, not knowing 😕 Has anyone had their housing element backdated ?
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I've now got a place of my own, and need help with carpets
I'm now got place of own and need help with carpets.
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Hi I am Ashley 😄 I've been dealing a lot with my occupational therapist
Been dealing a lot with my occupational therapist, I found it hard to ask for help , when ripping out my shower room I need the self wash toilet, was embarrassed to say about it , having a virtual video call occupational therapist and the lady to get an estimate for it occupational therapist to put it to her manager to get…
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Rehousing issue
A friend recommended Scope to me, so I thought I'd post here to see if anyone could help. I was rehoused into my current flat a year ago tomorrow. The previous flat I had was on two floors with the front door and bedroom being up the top of the stairs and I couldn't manage the stairs. But I had a disabled level floor…
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Sheltered/ supported housing?
Hello everyone I've come to the point where I need a bit more support to continue living independently. I currently have carers for 1 hour 4 x pm to help with personal care. My home is no longer suitable because my bedroom toilet and bathroom is upstairs. I can't use the stairs any longer. I was assessed by the…
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My dad has Multiple Sclerosis and I need your help!
Hi, My name is Christina and I am a 22 year old student. My dad was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis when I was a few months old. Over the years, his illness has progressed and he is currently in a wheelchair full time. Because he is at a stage where he struggles to move his body, my family and I…
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Hi, my name is James_Marigott! Device to help with picking things up off the ground
Hey, I have been suffering from back pain from my mid 50's (I am now into my 70's) and struggle when picking up small objects like coins, pens and snacks that I drop onto the floor. I have tried to use devices that I have found at shops, which help pick things up, however, I still find they slip out, and that the devices…
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Hi, I'm pat76! I'm looking at electric scooters. Is there anything I can do to get a VAT exemption?
i have copd and cant walk but a few paces so my husband pushes me in a wheelchair, he now has a bad back and so we are looking at electric scooters i am registered as disabled at ableworld but is there anything else i need to do to get a vat exemption as this would be a big help.
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Anyone had difficulties with the financial assessment/assessed contribution towards Personal Budget?
Had anyone had difficulties with the financial assessment and assessed contribution towards Personal Budget?
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Loan for Advance Payment on Motability?
can we get a loan if we are on PIP. Its for teh advanced car payment on mobility
