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Cleaning wheelchair wheels before trailing dirt/dog poo inside
Hi Everyone, I was wondering how others manage with cleaning dirt / dog poo from wheelchair wheels when coming back indoors? So far, I have been living in a house with an outdoor tap/garden-hose & I have been able to use to wash off any dog poo before coming indoors. If it's muddy & I haven't had the energy, I've been able…
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new government mortgage scheme for first time buyers
Hi, even though i own my own house with my wife and my wife works part time, we have been told that we would not be able to get a new mortgage due to my wife working part time and because she is over 60 and because i am on PIP. My doctor has said that i need either a toilet downstairs or to move into a bungalow, but that…
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Friends & Family not understanding how my fatigued and chronic pain affect me socialising
I was born with my health condition. It really became noticeable from the age of 12 onwards. I have 2 friends now that I have had since the age of 12. It took along time for them to understand the pain and impact of my condition on my ability to do things! I thought over the past 4 years they finally got it! I had a phone…
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Mortgages
Hi just to update you all we are still looking for a mortgage but losing hope very fast people are still being discriminative about disability benifits ,what ever happened to everyone deserves a chance
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Spare Bedroom
I live in an adapted house with a through floor lift and downstairs wetroom, Its 2 bedroom, of which my partner occupied one, but he as now gone so I live on my own, House benefit are saying my benefit will be reduced by 14% I am on ESA age 64, any advice?
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We've found that hoist manufacturers have no interest in helping. I will help anyone needing advice
Reading about people's problems with wheelchair hoists. My daughter recently bought a second hand hoist. We have found that manufactures will not supply any missing parts and have no interest in helping. I fitted it for my daughter in her cmax and will help anyone needing advice or help.
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How to buy a suspension walker in the UK, or Spain
HI, a friend of mine, whose spine is deteriorating, needs a suspension walker so she can just move to the toilet etc, hanging from a chest harness and freeing pressure on the lower spine. Is there anywhere in the UK I can buy one and ship it to Spain, where she is locked down? The Spanish health Service is unable to help.…
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Power wheelchair batteries?
Is there anywhere that sells power wheelchair batteries other than OEM?
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I just found out I have Spina Bifida Oculta. Does anyone else find it hard to organise themselves?
I just found out I have Spina Bifida Oculta. No particular hardships in life except for I have always found it hard to organise myself. Not just that I am bad at it but that it makes me dizzy, panicked, confused. Much how people describe dyslexia makes one feel. Could be a confirmation bias but would be interested to know…
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HELP! My new Quingo scooter hates me.!
Hi all. I am a newbie here but wondered if anyone could offer any help. I purchased a second hand scooter, which on the whole is fabulous. There is just one little...well kinda big problem. The seat keeps coming undone. I will try to explain. I have a scooter which folds down to go into the car. When you fold it down, you…
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Objecting to a Planning Application on grounds of impact on disability
Hello, I can find endless advice on how to submit a planning application for adaptations for disability but nothing about objecting to a planning application which will impact on disability. I live in a listed converted barn which is all one level open plan living. It has enabled my family to live in peace and specifically…
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My parents are leaving and I’m being forced to move out.
My parents are moving away to a one bed flat and leaving me behind, at the moment we live in a housing association property so according to my father, the housing association has got to provide me with a flat but I don’t work as am a carer for my mum and obviously once they leave my benefits will stop. What can I claim?…
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Planning on buying a Power Wheelchair, but it can only go over 2.5cm kerb. Is that enough?
I am planning to buy an electric wheelchair. The one that seems to be the best for me (and seperates to go into the boot of a car) only has the ability to go over a kerb of 2.5cm (1"). This seems to be the least of all the chairs. I was wondering if this is enough? Do most places have dropped kerbs? Any advice would be…
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I work for a local heritage site and we need a disabled access ramp. How can I go about getting one?
Hello, I work for a local heritage site and we need a ramp to go over some steps outside the building for wheelchair users. We need to be able to remove it when we close in the winter. Can anyone help with how I might go about this? Thank you, Joley
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Disabled Housing and costs of relocation.
My wife and I live in a disabled Bungalow and we are hoping to move. We do receive some housing benefit and I have an occupational pension. We are both into our early 60's. Obviously, because we are able to claim some housing benefit, that shows we are on low income, we have been refused help for removal costs. Are their…
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Tenancy support worker- social housing
I have a chronic illness and also disabled. I’m new to social housing so when I was provided a “tenancy support worker” I was pleased. I was informed to report any repairs to her and she would tell the relevant people. My 3 months is up with having this support, social housing are now denying that my support worker would…
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Sport On Cross Country Handcycle for sale
Hi Guys, I am a paraplegic of 39 years and due to ill health have a Sport On Cross Country Handcycle for sale. It is blue and white and in good condition. It has 8 gears with a mountain drive, which gives you the 8 gears but at a lower ratio for hill climbs. This handcycle will get you to places that you would not be able…
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Advice needed on housing and rent arrears
Hi all Hope your all well? Please can some one help. This evening i left my parent's house it was building up for months . I've spoken about my housing situation previously as many years ago I was emotionally abused By my parents due to lock down I had no choice but to come back if I stayed in my housing association flat…
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Buying home on benefits
Can someone buy there council house if they are on benefits if someone has been a tenant for 30yrs
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Hi, I'm taraco! I'm looking to move from council property to private housing due to noise issues.
I’m trying to figure out how I can help myself to move property. I was moved from private housing into council following Neuro advice. The flat I live in has beautiful views (I cried when first seen!) but zero insulation between my Gff and upstairs. The noise is unbearable and has affected me badly. I’ve been advised to go…
