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Invite your MP to meet with Scope at party conferences.
4 in 5 Scope campaigners recently told us they do not feel MPs engage well with disabled people. Let’s change that. We’re attending political party conferences across the country to show MPs an updated version of our Local Disability Data Map. This shows disability statistics and quotes for each UK constituency. Like what…
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Free Evri delivery to help you donate to Scope! - 👗 Make space, 👖 do good 🧢 and feel great! 💙
From 15 to 29 September, people across the UK can now donate items to Scope via Evri’s 10,000 ParcelShops and lockers. It’s a simple, free way for people to give to Scope without visiting a shop. And it has huge potential to bring in vital extra income for disability equality. How it works: Visit evri.com/scope to download…
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New Feedback Process: Help us improve the community
New Feedback Process: Help us improve the community We’re always working to make this community a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for everyone. Your feedback plays a big role in that. To make sure your thoughts are captured and reviewed efficiently, we’ve set up a new feedback form. This helps us manage suggestions,…
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Beware of scams and misleading headlines! No new cost of living payments are planned for this year
Hi everyone, We've had a few posts now asking whether there are new cost of living payments coming out. The amount advertised is usually between £450 - £750. Sometimes they are reporting it is a cost of living payment, sometimes it is advertised as a 'boost' to specific benefits. These are not true. There are no new cost…
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Commonly used acronyms on the community.
Here on the community, many people will use acronyms when talking about various benefits, or conditions. I thought it could be useful to list many that are most commonly used. If you see any that aren't on the list, please feel free to mention them and we can add them to the list. AA - Attendance Allowance AP - Assessment…
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Scam texts from DWP making the rounds - be careful!
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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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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Safeguarding: What to do if you are concerned about someone
Keeping our members safe At Scope, keeping our online community members safe is our top priority. This guide will help you understand what a safeguarding concern is and what to do if you're worried about someone. What is a safeguarding concern? In our online community, we can't see body language or hear tone of voice. We…
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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
Welcome We are a community connected by disability. Make friends, share experiences, get the advice you need and discuss what matters to you. Please note, you must be 18 or over to join and use the Scope online community. The online community is for peer-to-peer support and is not intended as a source of medical or…
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Hello im Rebecca currently reviewing disability bennifis due to long term mental health probl
DesDesperately trying to find a loan Ive spent hours and hours..days online looking IIm Really at as loss of how to find one 😕
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🚨 Emergency Alerts test Sunday 7 September at 3pm 🚨
The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts. The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life…
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👗 Make space, 👖 do good 🧢 and feel great! 💙
Thinking of having a summer clear out? Donate your pre-loved things to your local Scope shop! Make space, feel great and help create a more equal future for disabled people. Every bag of pre-loved donations can fund a vital call to Scope’s helpline. Allowing us to give support and advice to a disabled person when they need…
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Great British Bake Off series 17! 🎂
Are you an avid baker and love a challenge? Scope have been contacted by the producers of Great British Bake Off to share an opportunity with our wonderful community. Text on picture reads: The Great British Bake Off. Could you be the next star baker? www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk Applications close on Monday 15th December…
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National Food Bank Day
In 2023/2024 there were 7.5 million people (11% of the population) experiencing food poverty, of which 18% were children. So it’s no surprise that food banks are becoming increasingly critical for many families across the UK. A lot of food banks are run by charities and aimed as a temporary supply of emergency food. In…
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RECEIVED MIGRATION NOTICE TO UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Hi everyone can someone please help me with some advice. My husband has received his migration letter. My husband has Chronic Myloid Leaukaemia. He has had this for over 15 years. He has been receiving IR ESA, also in the support group. I am on his claim because I’m his wife but I don’t receive any individual money myself…
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Website Code - Unnessasary extra " in HTML Code
This is mainly to the powers at be at scope, you have an added " in the HTML code for the forum which appears at the top of each page. I wouldn't normally comment as I seem to upset people these days when I make a post, however I still come to check the threads often and noticed this there for over a week now.
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Research Participants still needed!
Hi All, I am looking to speak to a few more women about how disability and intimacy are represented on Instagram! To take part, you must be over 18 and self-identify as a woman with a physical impairment. You do not need to have Instagram! The expression of interest form can be found here - https://lnkd.in/g9PFXrcn - or…
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The UC Bill RE: IR-ESA
See Section 6 states. Consequential measures: income-related Employment and Support Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance ("ESA-IR") awards are formed of a personal allowance, which is the core component of any award and is paid according to age and relationship status, and then the additional…
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Disability Pride Month - join our free event!
Disability Pride Month: Turning Prejudice into Pride Date: Wednesday 23 July 2025 Time: 6.30pm to 8pm Location: Online via Zoom Join us to explore what Disability Pride really means. Inspiring disabled speakers will share their stories and experiences. We'll discuss changing attitudes, debunking myths, and celebrating…
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Attention Moderators, Technical Problems Affecting Forum Use
I need to flag several technical issues I’ve been experiencing recently, as they’re starting to interfere with my ability to engage in discussions effectively. Yesterday, after replying to a post in the Adult Children Still Living at Home thread, an unexplained blank comment box with my username appeared beneath my…
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The National Neurodiversity Show
Is any going to National Neurodiversity Show in Coventry The shows are coming to Cardiff, Liverpool and The Midlands in May June and July 2025. With over 2000 visitors the shows are an excellent opportunity for you to try out new products, watch live presentations, access help and information and to learn about what makes…
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How to report Disability hate comments in Daily Mail?
Hi guys There is a disability hate comment in Daily mail website from RodentAirbusBounce, Bournemouth, United Kingdom https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14826699/Benefits-bill-rise-18billion-YEAR-without-reform.html it seems realy bad comment, worse I ever seen. I am not sure if I can repeat it here. How to report…
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New Bill To Change Disability Benefits
Here is information about the new bill that is going to change disability benefits. Scope will update it with any further news we get about the bill. What you need to know about the new bill to change disability benefits. | Disability charity Scope UK
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Participants needed!
Are you physically disabled? If so, please consider taking time to be a participant for this research project. Attached is a QR code which will ask you some questions and if you are eligible and happy to be interviewed that would be appreciated to contribute to physically disabled daily lives. Thank you for your…
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Scope Petition Handed in at Downing Street Today.
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British Power Hockey League finale!
Come along and watch the very best power hockey players Britain has to offer in what promises to be a fast-paced finale weekend for the 2025 British Power Hockey League! Cardiff City Foundation, Marton Furness (near Middlesbrough), and two team from Greenbank in Liverpool (the Bears and the Spartans) will face off to see…
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Loneliness Awareness Week 9 to 15 June 2025
This years theme is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion.
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Using The Community
I wonder how many members take the time to read the thread Using the community. It has some useful information and informs members how to use the community, how to engage and how to keep up with important information. It tells members what they have to do get different ranks and how this converts into time you have to edit…
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We need to carry on, not give up campaigning. Never give up to retain our welfare rights
My understanding is that we are at the 2nd Stage of consultation: green paper of the Welfare Reform Act. You can still write to your MP: Google ''FindyourMP UK'', and write to the media, be it TV, radio, social media, or the press. You may think all is lost, or not, but this not the time to succumb to cynicism and apathy.…
