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University Questionnaire
Hello! I'm currently doing research into accessibility on public transport, particularly looking at ramps on buses for my final year university project. If anyone has had any experience using a bus ramp, either yourself or to assist someone else, I've created a survey to find out more about people's experiences. The survey…
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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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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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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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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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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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DWP PROCEDURES see : Retro active payments after
My question relates to PIP rules for Back Payment after delays in claim reassessment. Last November
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Adp appeal the appeal
So bit of back story I was turned down for adp took all the way to tribunal and they took points away. So no award been given. I asked for statement of reasons to see why they came to decision and there is lies written on the statement and I don't know if this is error of law? It's written things that were said which were…
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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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Migrating from ESA to UC and filling out a UC50
Hi there, As a disabled couple, we are migrating from ESA, Child tax credit and housing benefit to Universal Credit and New Style ESA. I was originally on income based ESA with my husband named on my claim as my partner. I was in the support group for Limited capability for work, but my husband had only attended a work…
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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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Hi I'm Brig!
hi I’m new here, I thought I would explain my condition I suffer with (FND) Functional Neurological Disorder, I do t know if anyone knows what this is but it is a minefield of different things that you can suffer with e.g. seizures, pain, anxiety, dizziness, bad gait, walking problems, and a load of other things, it is…
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Universal credit
can somebody please advise my husband and I had to finally migrate to UC it’s a joint claim and we were getting EESA we both get pip also. When we went yesterday to prove our identity I was then told I have to attend a work commitment interview. But because I get the enhanced rate for mobility and daily for living I…
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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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As We Come To The End Of 2024
As we come to the end of 2024, remember we all matter and have are own talents. You only have to look at the words of Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer to realise he was bullied and laughed at by the other reindeer because he was different. His time came when his difference was needed one foggy night. We all have talents and…
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Happy Christmas to you all
I like to wish everybody a very very Christmas please keep warm keep safe because the new year just be on the corner thank you all each and everyone for your support of the years and thank you for just being you please say not to get stressed because it's only one day and again thank you thank you 🙏
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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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Inheritance and worries about my esa and pip
Hi. I have been left inheritance from a family member. I am on ESA and PIP I have got Torsion dystonia and PTSD I am going to move in to my own flat in the spring next year. I will also be meeting with two relatives in January to share some money with them. I am confused when I ring the dwp with what I say ? I don't want…
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Disability Sports
I'm not going to give up trying to do something about more disability sports and more people with disabilities being on tv, but I'm not getting any help from anyone and no-one is taking any notice of me. I don't know why because I'm trying to do something good and important. SAW.
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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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Rent
hi can some one help me I ave received a letter to say my rent is going up on the 31/12 do I let Uc know now
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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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Can anyone give advise about Amyloidosis
Hi I wondering if anyone knows about Amyloidosis. I have been misdiagnosed for many years, hitting my head off brick wall with all different consultants. They now think as some tests have come back that I probably have AL Amyloidosis. Not been given much information and waiting for an appointment (urgent referral) however…
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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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UC and couples in house share.
Hi everyone. Could anyone give advice on what UC pay towards house share for a couple wishing to move in together. I'm on UC standard rate plus housing element, and Lcwara. My partner works 37.5 hours per week, wage £408.62 weekly. Not sure how UC works when bills are included in the £650 pm rent. Thankyou, hope you're all…
