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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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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…
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Hope
I'm so moved and filled with so many emotions on The walk for peace these amazing monks have captured my heart ❤️ I fill up with joy we the people don't want wars or hate to see people unite and people have been uniting all over the world at the terrible darkness this brings light to my world oh and the little Doggy 🐕 they…
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Seeking support after an event that affected my sense of safety at home
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to the Scope community because I’m struggling to process a situation that has had a serious impact on my mental and physical health, and I’m hoping to hear from others with lived experience or knowledge in this area. I live with multiple long-term conditions that significantly affect how I…
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help - messages from Scope
whats going on 35 emails from sit in 5mins
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Participants needed! Your Story Matters: Help Us Understand Disability and Harassment
Hello👋 We’re a small team of MSc Forensic Psychology students from Kingston University, currently conducting an ethically approved study on the psychological impact of online and offline harassment experienced by young adults (18–25) with physical disabilities. This area is still massively under-researched, and our mission…
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Nina’s law
Hi everyone Nina’s law is a campaign I’ve been running since October 2024 please sign and share, the goal is to ensure access to carers during any hospital trips for people with complex care needs all over the country
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Shortage of Medication
Happy New Year Everyone Had difficulty accessing medication not supposed to change in 2025 as it has adverse affect if I change it. This is happening again. This medication shortage issue was taken to parliament by more than one disability charity in 2025. Have spoken with disability charity, but just get through to…
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UC
Payment not gone in due on 27th I dont have a journel god heart beating triggerd really bad anxiety got two hours till I can call my daughters dog had hiccups I feel shaky really overwelmed I hate this life always worrying always never ends
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Mp
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Autumn statement 2025: How the budget will affect disabled people
The government has announced its latest Budget, which outlines its plans for the economy, including changes to taxation and spending. Some of the measures included in the Budget have previously been announced. Scope will be analysing Budget documents over the coming days to identify the full impacts for disabled…
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Panic mode
I got my last lot of uc on 14th December next lot Due 26th is that correct ? I haven't received a payment today and uc closed my anxiety sky high im shaking with terror
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Disability History Month - Sarah Gordy
As Disability history month comes to a close, I thought we would end it on a high by celebrating Sarah Gordy. Sarah Gordy is a professional British actress, dancer and model who has Down syndrome. She was September 1976 in London. She is a pioneering figure in the arts and is widely recognized for her advocacy for disabled…
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2 child cap to be scrapped?
I think most people who know me know my view already but I'm interested in everyone else's?? What are your thoughts on the proposal to scrap the 2 child cap on benefits??
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State Pensions - claim early
I believe that certain disabled individuals should be entitled to claim their state pensions, up to 5 years early - especially those who are expected to die early - because we have still made our NI contributions….. Perhaps those claiming enhanced PIP should be entitled ? Anyone agree ?
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DWP mladministration
not reply to my emails
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UK Disability History Month - Ben Purse and the Blind Persons Act 1920
For the final week of Disability History Month, we're going back to 1920 for what's thought to be the first piece of disability-specific legislation in the world. And one of the people who was most influential in bringing this legislation to parliament was Ben Purse OBE. Ben Purse Ben Purse was born to a working class…
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Scope's Purple Badges for Disability Equality in Parliament
Scope are raising awareness of International Day of Disabled People by giving out purple badges to MPs to show support for the disabled community. The aim is to promote more conversations about disability equality in Parliament to keep the topic on the political agenda and make sure disabled voices are heard. Guests will…
