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Co-producers wanted for new Scope and Trussell research about Personal Independence Payment
Co-producers wanted for new Scope and Trussell research about Personal Independence Payment Scope and Trussell are looking for 5 disabled people to join us as co-producers on a new project. This project will be on Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Who are Scope? We are Scope. We’re here to create an equal future with…
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Scam texts making the rounds
Hi everyone! A couple of us on the online community team have received some worrying scam texts lately, so we just wanted to warn you all. This is the message I've had through: The text reads: "Please note that after deliberation by the government, it has been decided that the Living allowance from 2023 to 2024 will be…
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Campaign for Disability Justice Link - Have your say!
Afternoon all! I've been asked by members to share the below link to help support the campaigns: https://www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk/ Scope are also hoping to release some additional campaigning opportunities early this month so keep your eyes peeled. Best wishes, Holly.
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Scope's official press statement regarding the Get Britain Working white paper.
James Taylor, Director of Strategy at Scope; “There is much that is positive about this White Paper. The Connect to Work scheme and a desire to enhance the role of employers are both promising developments.“But we still know there’s still a huge amount of anxiety about what changes the government is planning to make to the…
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Scope community accessibility statement
Scope’s commitment to website accessibility We are committed to making our website (www.forum.scope.org.uk) as accessible as possible. It is tested every 6 months. We want everyone to be able to use our site no matter what their impairments are, or what technologies they use. This is part of our An Equal Future strategy We…
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Contacting the community team
If you need to contact the online community team, you can do so by messaging @Community_Scope or email community@scope.org.uk. If you want to report content to us, check out our guide to reporting content that you think we should know about.
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How-to guide: Mobile device or tablet
Creating an account To post on the online community, you will need to register an account through the Register page. You can reach this page through a few different ways: Select the Enter icon in the top right corner of the screen, this will look like a tall rectangle with an arrow entering from its left side. This will…
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Introducing Scope's online community
What is Scope’s online community? Scope’s online community is a safe and welcoming online space where disabled people and their families can talk about the things that matter to them. Our members can browse our categories and create discussions or post comments to ask questions, make friends and share their experiences.…
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How-to guide: Desktop PC
Creating an account To post on the online community, you will need to register an account through the Register page. You can reach this page through a few different ways: Select the Register button in the top right corner of the screen. This will open the Register page. On the Home, Recent Discussions or Categories page,…
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Reporting content
Reporting content Sometimes you'll read something that you think breaks our online community house rules and shouldn't be allowed on the online community, or perhaps you just think the Online Community Team should be told about it. To report content that concerns you: Scroll down to the reaction bar (at the bottom of the…
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Online Community House rules
House rules Our vision is to give disabled people the opportunity to connect with and support each other. The online community is a place for you to: make friends share your experiences get the information you need have open discussion about issues that matter to you The online community is not intended as a source of…
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💜 International Epilepsy Day! 💜
Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain. It is one of the most common neurological diseases, effecting around 50 million people globally! It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which can vary from a brief lapse of attention or muscle jerks to severe and prolonged convulsions which could be…
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Can we have a new board for Scotland's ADP please?
Hi, Just thought it would be handy to pull all the ADP stuff together and have a section for ADP which is going a different way from pip with regards how it's administered. Also the new carer's allowance in Scotland (which i forget the name of even though i'm on it!!) Make things easier to find for folks wanting info re…
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Power Hockey League dates announced
We’re delighted to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 British Power League! This year, we’re going to have teams from across the country playing in Northern and Southern Conferences. The Southern Conference will take place on 23 March at Goals Beyond Grass in Gloucester (GL3 1HX). The Northern Conference will…
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National cut your energy costs day!
With the cold weather setting in, it’s the perfect time to look in to cost effective measures. Understanding energy bills | Disability charity Scope UK What small but effective changes can we make at home? Is it time to switch energy providers? When is the last time you reviewed the market? How to find the best energy deal…
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Last chance to vote for Scope!
Tomorrow is the closing date to get your votes in folks, roll up roll up! Slater and Gordon Charity of the Year Award We’re thrilled to be one of 10 UK charities shortlisted as finalists for the Slater and Gordon Charity of the Year award. Winning this award could make a huge difference to our work, and we’d greatly…
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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If you’ve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checked…
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Channel 4 alternative Christmas message - end the discrimination of disabled people
Some positive movement as Channel 4 announces their alternative Christmas message. Chris McCausland to deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message in call to end the discrimination of disabled people | Channel 4 Holly.
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Can't access pages
Screenshot of pages can't access, there is a couple more, same message
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Research participants needed!
The University of Sheffield is looking for physically disabled people about their cervical screening experiences. Please see click on the poster attached for more information. *** The above post has been moderated and checked by the Scope Community Team. Our website contains links to third parties’ websites for your…
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Deleting accounts
The online community team thought it would be useful to explain how account deletions work and answer any questions you may have. If you would like your account to be deleted, please send an email to community@scope.org.uk. We will reply as soon as we can, but this can sometimes be 3 to 5 working days. The reply will ask…
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Quiz night for International Day of Disabled People!
Roll up! Roll up! Join us on 3 December 2024 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for our 12th Scope members event! This will be a special event for us to celebrate International Day of Disabled People together. 😁 We've organised an interactive quiz on all things disability! You don't have to prepare for anything. Just register and show…
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It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
Hello lovely members of the Scope community! December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a global celebration dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity, and achievements of disabled people. It’s a day to reflect on the progress society has made towards inclusion, spotlight the work still to be…
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How to spot a scammer.
Heya folks! As there's a big online shopping day coming up and Christmas just around the corner, I thought I'd share some top tips to avoid those pesky scammers and keep you all a bit safer online. Email links. Scammers are getting very good at making emails look very official these days. But there's a few ways of making…
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Local support groups
Hi, Can anyone advise if there are any local support groups or does anyone live in my area? I live in Buckinghamshire. Would be lovely to meet with other parents. Aly x
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Meet up
I don't know if this is possible but it would be meet all of you in person or online as it's really hard to see people behind the screen. Even if it was virtually on zoom and teams as I have got to know each and everyone of you but it would be lovely to meet everyone in person or in a virtual meeting so we can see each…
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News Sources!
Hey everyone. I notice a large amount of people reading articles from websites such as Birmingham Live, Wales online etc. Please be aware these sites are clickbait sites who share speculation, scaremongering and alarmist tripe. If the site has "live" "record" "online" in the title and follows an areas name, you can…
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Before you comment, think first.
Hey there folks. The community often deals with some quite difficult conversations, especially in these uncertain times. Some of these topics will involve complexities that, when combined with heightened emotions, can easily lead to meanings and intentions being misinterpreted or misread. The written word is terrible for…
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Using the community: guides and key information
Whether you're new or just looking for more information, you can find essential guides and resources on how to use Scope's online community. We've grouped them below to make it easy for you to find exactly what you need: 1. Getting Started If you're new to the community, this is the best place to begin. Getting Started…
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Get started and learn the basics
Getting started on your community We are excited to welcome you to Scope’s online community, a safe and welcoming space where disabled people and their families can talk about the things that matter most to them. Whether you're here to seek advice, share your experiences, or simply connect with others, you are in the right…
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World Mental Health Day 2024
It feels like I wrote about World Mental Health Day 2023 a couple of days ago, wow, time flies! Every year on October 10th, people around the globe come together to observe World Mental Health Day. This annual event, initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, serves as a platform to raise awareness about…
