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Feedback on accessible housing if you are homeless
Have you stayed in emergency or temporary accommodation that was not accessible for you? Are you likely to need emergency or temporary accommodation in the next couple of months and are worried it may not be accessible for you? We're creating a new webpage for the Scope website about accessible housing if you are homeless…
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Are you an AAC user? Your chance to appear on ITV's The Assembly
Hi everyone. We have received the following message from Sara, a producer on ITV's The Assembly. If you're interested, or know anyone who might be, get in touch with Sara. Her details are in the message below ☺️ "The Assembly is an ITV entertainment programme, where a group of neurodivergent and learning disabled…
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Cervical Screening for Women with Learning Disabilities-Workshop in Suffolk
A research team from Imperial College London is working to improve cervical screening uptake among key communities in England, with a focus on supporting women with learning disabilities to attend cervical screenings. They are offering paid workshops for women aged 25-64 with learning disabilities. These workshops will be…
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research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings.
Hi there everyone :-) I'm Chris, a researcher at the University of Glasgow who is doing some research about peoples' experience at social security tribunal hearings. I'm very grateful that Scope have allowed me to join your forum and tell you about my research. I would love to hear from anyone on the forum about what…
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£20 shop voucher available for sharing experiences with the tribunal
Hi, my name is Chris, I am a researcher at the University of Glasgow researching whether the social security tribunal meets peoples' needs. The project is about trying to make tribunals better and helping to make sure they meet the needs of those who use them. I would love to hear from forum members who want to share their…
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WE MIGHT REGRET THIS at 10pm on BBC2
Yay! Season 2 of this brilliant comedy about a tetraplegic artist and her PA/friend. (uncivil language!)
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UK-based parents and caregivers of children with scoliosis needed!
Hi everyone! I'm a psychology student at the University of Bath researching something that often gets overlooked: how caring for a child with scoliosis affects parents and caregivers. While medical care rightly focuses on the child, I working to understand the caregiver experience too - how you perceive your child's…
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Help organise our advice section and the chance to win a £40 gift voucher!
We are looking for people to take part in an activity which will be used to organise the advice and support section on Scope's website. The activity should take 10-15 minutes. People who complete the activity can enter their email address in a prize draw for a chance to win a £40 gift voucher. The activity includes a…
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Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson's story is in need of being told, in this turbulent time. I am listening to Al Sharpton's eulogy on BBCNews24.
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Is it too late to stop fascism?
We can all see what is happening in the US. Innocent people (including citizens) detained without due process, political opponents of Trump fighting made-up charges against them, journalists arrested for simply reporting what is happening in the country. Trump's wealth has grown by billions since he got elected while more…
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Understanding
I know alot of people get great comfort from this group and theres so many topics to join in what i dont umderstand is why people feel the need to respond to posts with sarcasm ive had some unkind comments on my posts and have been upset alot i know people have left because of this reason i think empthay and understanding…
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Chagos islands
Seeing people retutn to thier homeland to reclaim it is history in the making so powerful wating from afar at peoples strenght through the worst times of thier lifes another example minosota in america how they all united against ice came up with a system of using whistles to inform neighbours friendd ice was in the area…
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Wheelchair users: have UK airports ever made you feel overlooked, dismissed
I’m doing my MA Psychology dissertation at the University of Dundee, looking at perceived ableism in UK airportsand how these experiences affect mental health and wellbeing. If you’re eligible (see poster), I’d really appreciate 15–20 minutes of your time to complete an anonymous, ethically approved survey. Research often…
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Please could you help my daughter by signing our petition ❤️
Hi there, Our local Council have stopped all transport to day services for adults with additional needs. I’d really appreciate it if you could sign our petition below ❤️ Thank you so much ❤️ x https://c.org/LyxMyCs2hJ
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Participants needed! Loneliness and Nostalgia in Older Adulthood
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Surrey. I’m inviting people to take part in a research study exploring how individuals aged 65 or above who experience loneliness relate to nostalgic memories from the past. This research is supported by Age UK Surrey and has received…
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Project for parents with learning disabilities!
Hello! My name is Robyn, and I am running a project with parents who have a learning disability. The project is about a questionnaire for people who are having a baby. The questionnaire helps people say how confident they feel about becoming a parent. You would meet with me, complete the questionnaire and then answer some…
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Starting mutual help group
I'm starting project asking members to join make connections to find people are willing to work together on road map to build own goals. where my own is personal goal to build local facility online platform where are represented as real people who willing join your long goals just getting house and supported care for…
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FIRST TIER TRIBUNAL JUDGE
I appealed a CICA decision and appealed.During the video conference I was asked by the Tribunal judge [explicit and intrusive details about abuse I experienced when I was a child]*. WAS THAT QUESTION NECESSARY ? —*Moderator note: This post has been edited to remove detailed wording, to keep the forum safe and accessible…
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What are your concerns about a potential Digital ID?
There's been some talk on the community regarding the governments potential plans to roll out a digital ID and this is something we're keen to get your feedback on. As everything is a hypothetical right now, we won't be answering any questions, as no one really knows right now and there are no actual plans in place. But…
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Parents, carers & teachers - your thoughts on children's adaptive fashion?
If you are a parent, carer, teacher or work with children (aged 7-16) with a disability I would love to hear your experiences, insights and wants/needs with children's adaptive fashion. I am doing my University dissertation on the need for more adaptive fashion for children on the UK high street. I want to bring attention…
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Manifests
In a world full of Darkness manifest the light where darkness falls eventually will become light Be safe be mindful chanel peace reach other to others keep yourself grounded the world is transiting Good things will come just believe keep your vibrations high tell yourself today is my peaceful day
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Timms Review - Benefits & Work
In brief - The Timms Review is a government-led evaluation of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system in the UK, aimed at ensuring it fairly supports disabled people in a changing society. It will assess the effectiveness of PIP and make recommendations for improvements, with the final report expected in autumn…
