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Anyone in Plymouth willing to lend me a portable hoist?
I’m looking to borrow one for a week. I have cerebral palsy and can’t really afford to hire one as they’re really expensive. Anyone able to help? Thank you so much!
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Help
Hi i don’t know if a you can help I have most all my confidence after having a accident at work 18 months a go I can’t go out on my own and anxiety is through the roof I’m trying to find out if there is somewhere I can hi an learn to get my balance back and be able to go out on my own thank you for your help
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Hi, my name is 974450149! Can I get an allowance for a hoist to get my scooter into my car?
I receive motability car allowance and drive a VW polo. I am able to get anywhere in my car but cannot walk comfortably when I get there. I have recently bought a small lightweight folding scooter but I need a hoist to get it into my car. Is it possible to get an allowance for one?
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Hi, I'm ladysusan25! I have lumbar, thoracic, and cervical stenosis. I'm struggling to stay positive
I have lumbar, thoracic and cervical stenosis and should have been operated on on 30th December 2020. Ian still waiting and can now only get around the house on crutches and outside in my mobility scooter. I have numbness up to my waist and I just can't see any light at the end of the tunnel .
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Waiting for autism assessment in temporary accommodation
Hello Everyone, this is my first time on scope. I am in need of advice please. my son is 3years old.He has complex medical history,4 surgeries,11 weeks premature born with intrauterine growth restriction with extremely small birth weight of 625 grams,intensive care stay of 4.5 months,chronic lungs disease supported by…
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Applying for continuing healthcare funding (CHC) in Wales
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences of applying for continuing healthcare funding (CHC). I live in Wales, and I feel my needs are too great for social services (they have said I can’t have anymore social care hours than my current package). My husband is disabled too, and we are really…
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I need help about buying my ex-husband out of my property.
Sorry can I ask again has anyone on here managed to buy there ex husband out off the property I’m trying very hard to get a mortgage but on benefits pip UC this was my house before I met him I have a criminal court case in Febuary going to trial years domestic abuse on every scale he has a list off charges against him my…
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Private Renting on Benefits Recently?
Just a quick one, Have any of you been accepted for a private rental property on benefit income alone recently? Regulars will know I've been desperate to move somewhere more suitable for over 6 months since my PIP win. I've even started enquiring about places that would be a huge compromise compared to my needs but getting…
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Earring backs
Can anybody recommend a solution to fiddly earring backs? I have CP and just can’t manage the standard backs that come with most earrings. I currently have to get somebody to help me put my earrings in, but would love to be able to do it myself! I can’t help but think there must be something better out there
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Sight loss help and advice
Hello I’m new to the forum and writing on behalf of my father. Over the past couple of years he’s been losing his mobility and now he’s rapidly losing his sight which he is struggling to adjust to. He doesn’t have a friendship circle and is quite isolated. He’s currently spending most of his days literally doing nothing…
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If I stay with my mum for 3 weeks between moving house, will my benefits be transferred over?
If I move to another house will my old benefits be transferred over (Esa, pip, housing benefit) if I live at my mum's for say 3 weeks until I move will the council be petty and stop all my benefits!??
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New to housing - advice
Hi all, first time posting & really hoping to get some advice. I have done some searches on other's people's posts but all in different situations, so sorry if this is a post that has been done many times. I'm in my 30's and live at home still with my parents & nephew (over 18), i am registered disabled & recieve PIP, i do…
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Bath help
my husband is struggling to get out of the bath I try to help but suffer from a slipped disc , does anyone know what help I can give him
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Leanard Cheshire Homes
Just wanted to ask if anyone has any experience of this organisation? Ta.
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Need help
Hi im 22 i am looking for some advice and help. I receive pip enhanced mobility and enhanced daily living i also receive universal credit deemed lwcra meaning i dont have to look for work or work related activities due to my health. I live at home which is classed as over crowded i am trying to move out into a private…
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Has anyone done a Home Share for their child? Are there any charities that could help?
Hi everyone We are after help and advice please. Along with some other parents, we would like our son to be able to live with his friends(he's 25) with support, he's a wheelchair user and needs 24 hour care. Has anyone done this and could advise or point us in the right direction for info please? Are there any other…
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Wheelchair
I don't know if I am in the right room but I have a problem which is rather complicated the Story is Last year I was in contact with the CAB for some benefit enquires and during the intercourse of the conversation they suggested that I might be eligible for a grant to replace my Wheelchair, I said that what I really needed…
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Hi, my name is Pix232. I've had foot drop for 6 weeks, and neurologists don't know what's wrong
Ive had foot drop for 6 weeks mri on back clear seen a neurologist and they dont know what it is i have weakness in arm and fingers to so miss my independence cant drive falling just feel if they dont know who does ?
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Voice activated telephone
Now not able to use hands & need a telephone that I can use that is voice activated. I don't have a smartphone, just a normal landline phone....any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Please advise ASAP!
Dear community please can anyone help me with this matter. I have been informed by a workman he is coming to do electrical repairs on 12th February with 2 other workmen. Not only will we have a very vulnerable child who is severely disabled at home with her 4 year old twin sister during a lock down. We will have no…