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Scopes 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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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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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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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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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…
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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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LCWRA
Hello, Please could I ask a quick question of one of your experts? I have just found out today that I've been awarded LCWRA which I'm very relieved about. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if I will get the extra amount of payment in time for Christmas? I submitted my first fit note on 23rd of July 2024 and…
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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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Disclaiming an Inheritance …
Hi, my daughter is due an inheritance which has and is causing friction from a family member. She is also in receipt of ESA IR which I’m aware she will lose. Does anyone know if it is possible to disclaim the inheritance and I don’t mean diverting it anywhere.. just completely disclaim whereby I think it goes back into the…
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MM REVIEW
Hi 4 weeks ago I asked for an MM REVIEW to be reviewed by tribunal..today I have been informed I will be awarded and backdated to 2017 .thanks for help.
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Confused about the new high court ruling
Hi everyone, hope all is as well as it can be for you all. I'm confused about the high court ruling regarding PIP. I finally received my PIP award letter so I can now see the points awarded for the various activities. I received 2 points for engaging face to face with others. In the past I have only been given 0 points for…
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hi just receivrd letter from pip
i have 10 year award am vey worried as it says on letter fraud and error perfomance measurement checking officer
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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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Bulling!
Hi everyone I really wish we could put a stop to all the bulling and not just online but everywhere. I know we've all had enough. Me like a lot of people have had things said to me and about me. It as to stop. SAWx
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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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Sorry
Hi everyone, comment I just made, I meant to say people shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed of anything and no-one should make you feel like that. SAW.
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UC/ LCWRA .
AFTER works industrial accident 38 yrs back , NOW & Age 61 2024/2025 & Unite untion member . . IVE 2nd degenrative changes spine Start stenosis. MOBILITY , DISABILTY . SINCE APRIL 2024 been claiming UC/ LCWRA UN FIT FOR WORK after battle with uc50 flawed asseors report mr ,, complaint clinical standards . PAYED 42 yrs…
