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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)
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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…
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Moving to a smaller property
I live in a large 2 bed bungalow in a beautiful village. I love it here and would stay, but for bullying intimidating neighbours. I won't go into detail, but it's all about parking; they think they can take over half of my parking space just because I am elderly, disabled and don't have a car. Problem is, when I have…
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Disability housing enquiry
My son is living in Basingstoke in a studio place the council gave him he did not view it as it was during covid but the walls are all cracked the radiators are rusty he has no bed curtains carpet and has no support down there I was looking for any organisations that can help me to help my son he has Aspbergers and CP
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Don't know if suited to relationships
Few months ago met someone from autism site been sort of visiting her getting know each other. From start been very difficult this only relationship ever had at time she had spit up with her ex bf at time having breakdown where her child taken off her into care. With my autism being on pip and universal credit explained…
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I need a referee for a charity grant
I’m a 42 year old lady with degenerative spinal problems and Fibromyalgia, amongst other things. I have mobility issues, and use either a pair of walking sticks or a powerchair. I can’t get far using just my walking sticks, and rely on my powerchair when out and about. My problem is that my powerchair has become…
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Being independent (long thread)
I appreciate this is a vague question I am reliant on my parents for most things due to a combination of issues - OCD and autism/social anxiety but I believe the most significant issue is what I call my obsessive thoughts. These are thoughts that I am going to lose control and do something bad on purpose. A couple of…
