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BBC one quiz show "The answer run" are looking for contestants from our community! šļø
We have been approached by BBC Studios who are looking for pairs of fun and confident contestants to take part in Jason Manfordās returning hit BBC One quiz show, THE ANSWER RUN. Filming takes place in our Glasgow studio in March 2025. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, particularly those who areā¦
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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 beā¦
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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; āThere 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.āBut we still know thereās still a huge amount of anxiety about what changes the government is planning to make to theā¦
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Scope community accessibility statement
Scopeās 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 Weā¦
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Contacting the community team
If you need to contact the online community team, you can do so byĀ messaging @Community_ScopeĀ or emailĀ 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 theĀ Register page. You can reach this page through a few different ways: Select theĀ Enter iconĀ in the top right corner of the screen, this will look like a tall rectangle with an arrow entering from its left side. This willā¦
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Introducing Scope's online community
What is Scopeās online community? Scopeās 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.ā¦
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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 theĀ Register page. You can reach this page through a few different ways: Select theĀ Register buttonĀ in the top right corner of the screen. This will open theĀ Register page. On theĀ Home,Ā Recent DiscussionsĀ orĀ CategoriesĀ page,ā¦
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Reporting content
Reporting content Sometimes you'll read something that you think breaks ourĀ online community house rulesĀ 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 theā¦
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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 ofā¦
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ESA contribution based
I am looking for advice, I am on contribution based ESA, and have been for 6yrs if I claim UC would I be eligible for LWCRA. Thank you
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Mature student UC vs HB CTB and UC
hello all, I am disabled, I receive PIP and UC limited capacity (canāt work group), I live with my 2 older children My son 18 is off to University this September 2025 and my Autistic Daughter 17 will be off to University next September 2026. I currently receive UC paying the majority of rent, so from next August anyā¦
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Happy International Women's Day 2025
This year's theme is 'Accelerate Action'. According to data from the World Economic Forum, it will take until 2158 to achieve full gender equality. That's if we stay at the same rate of progress we're at right now. So this year, International Women's Day (IWD) are focusing on raising awareness of the important steps we canā¦
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Happy World Kidney Day -2025 - Are Your Kidneys OK - Detect early, protect kidney health
Detect early, protect kidney health Share the info, and download campaign materials on the link above. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide[1]. If left undetected and not treated timely, CKD can progress to kidney failure, leading to severe complications andā¦
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Selling house to buy a bungalow of less value
Good afternoon everyone. I am in the LCWRA category since 2021. I do still manage to work part time but this is not realistic going forwards. I have asked the council to help with adapting my home but they won't agree to the adaptations I need. They keep saying I should sell and move to a bungalow. I have seen a bungalowā¦
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Fond farewell to Jimm
Hi all, We wanted to let you know that Jimm_Scope has left the community team and moved on to new adventures and challenges. Itās always sad when members of the team move on to pastures new; but we wish them all the best for their future projects. If you need advice of support on the community, the rest of the team areā¦
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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. Weāre here to create an equal future withā¦
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Help us with an activity to improve Scope's website for a chance to win Ā£40 gift voucher !
We are looking for people to take part in an activity which will be used to organise the advise and support section on Scope's website. The activity should take approximately 15-20 minutes and consists of selecting answers from a list. You can do this using a mouse, but the menu can also be tabbed through, and options canā¦
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Serco WCA Wait times?
Hello, I'm wondering about the WCA wait times in general or specifically with Serco. I have tried to google but can only find information about the wait for the result /after/ the assessment. I returned my UC50 in october and it has almost been 6 months. I've been told this is an usually long time but I am not sure. I haveā¦
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š International Epilepsy Day! š
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 beā¦
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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 reā¦
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Power Hockey League dates announced
Weāre delighted to announce the dates and locations for the 2025 British Power League! This year, weāre 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 willā¦
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National cut your energy costs day!
With the cold weather setting in, itās 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 dealā¦
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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 Weāre 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 weād greatlyā¦
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We want to hear from YOU!
Your insights are crucial for a meaningful study on cervical screening. If youāve ever had experience with it, we want to know what it's really like from your perspective. Itās quick, easy, and makes a real difference! To get involved - please see the attached poster below *** The above post has been moderated and checkedā¦
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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 4ās 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 partiesā websites for yourā¦
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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 askā¦
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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. š We've organised an interactive quiz on all things disability! You don't have to prepare for anything. Just register and showā¦
