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Issue with search feature?
Not sure if its just me but the search function just will not work. It keeps bringing up this error:Gateway time-out The web server reported a gateway time-out error. Ray ID: 7e29626c0a91dd81 I've tried a few different browsers as well but it's the same on all of them. Is anyone else having this issue?
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How long would I need to wait for the District Nurse.
Hi to all Been to doctors this morning for a test and while I was their asked if I can change to having an indwelling catheter instead of single use ones make me sore Just wondered how long it would take to be set up as going on holiday next Monday for a week. And would have preferred to have it done before I go.…
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NHS Wheelchair Service
Hi, I am a wheelchair user and I work for a company called AJM Healthcare which is contracted by the NHS to provide wheelchairs and other mobility equipment through the Wheelchair Service in various parts of the country. If you are living in the London boroughs of Redbridge, Havering or Barking and Dagenham, I would very…
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New State Pension and Housing Benefit and Council Tax Rebate Entitlement
Hello I would like to raise a pertinent issue please regarding the New State Pension of £203.85 per week and those with disabilities and over Pension Credit age, and how it now financially adversely affects their ongoing entitlement to Full Housing Benefit and Council Tax Rebate. The Crux of the Matter is the New State…
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Old Threads
Hi, I've noticed a few of my own old threads being bumped lately, as well as others. They're no longer relevant and it gets a bit confusing when replies are made years after the original topic was posted. Circumstances change, processes change. I was wondering if threads could be locked to replies after a period of…
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Share your views on subtitles, BSL and audio description on TV and video-on-demand services
Hello Everyone, We are the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) and we are carrying out
research with the communications regulator, Ofcom. The research aims to explore
and understand your experiences when
watching programmes or films with access services. For example, subtitles,
audio description and BSL…
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Help improve the way airports deal with disabled people
Hello All I have just been appointed as Disability Traveller Advocate with Omniserv Ltd. We provide the service that enables people with a disability or restricted mobility, to be able to get on and off airplanes. My job is to improve the quality of service our customers receive. As a wheelchair user myself I know some of…
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Accessibility in Games
Hello, My team and I are developing a puzzle game set on a tropical island and we are trying to make sure that we make the game as accessible as possible. Please could you take a moment to complete a short survey https://forms.gle/hPjXJGL74ar4Yt6u5 Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Dorian
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Exploring Stigma in People with Chronic Pain
Hello, Have you been experiencing pain for over 3 months? We are exploring the role of stigma and other related factors in Chronic Pain. Take part in this online research for a chance to win vouchers! www.tinyurl.com/wk5wszf6
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Video conferencing, screen sharing and accessibility
Hello all, I work for a company that creates screen sharing software for schools and businesses. After a recent conversation with someone from the American foundation for the Blind it was highlighted to me the isolation that the blind community felt during the pandemic, especially with the increase in the use of zoom and…
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CP Network Meeting- Wednesday 14th June 6pm-7pm
Hi all, I hope you are well. Our next Cerebral Palsy Network meeting will this Wednesday
14th June 6pm-7pm. We will have special guest speaker. We hope you can join us. If you are not member of CP Network you can join for free - https://www.scope.org.uk/cerebral-palsy-network/ We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
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Letter V text
Hi all, I received a letter today from Belfast today with one paragraph on it that says “Dear Mrs H*******, we now have the information we need to decide if we can award you personal independent payment (pip) there is no need to contact us. We will write to you when we have made a decision on your pip claim. yours…
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Ross Kemp Quiz Show 'Bridge of Lies' looking for contestants
Hi there, You were very kind to help with spreading the word on my last casting call for 'PopMaster' so thought I'd get in touch again as we are actively casting for the newest series of BBC One’s Bridge of Lies with Ross Kemp. We are looking for fun teams of four to apply, and you can do so here:…
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Strength Training in individuals with CP - Volunteers needed!
Hi there! :) I am a PhD student currently running a strength training/passive stretching program at Brunel University London in individuals with Cerebral Palsy. The aim of this study is to increase muscle fibre length, and see if this leads to improvements in walking and balance. It involves 10 weeks of strength…
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Do you have an unruly dog in need of canine school?
Five Mile Films are looking for dogs and their
owners for the next series of Channel 4’s show The Dog Academy. Read on for more details! Five Mile Films are looking to hear from people who might be
struggling with their dog’s behaviour and need help to overcome their dog’s
issues. From small quirks to life impacting…
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People having a Go At Me
Hi to all, These past few weeks the Lady in the bungalow below us said to me that if my cats go in her garden 1 more time she is going to let her lurcher dog Kill them. Cats R supposed to Roam free and go where they want to. I have reported her to the council and the Mp for this area last year she reported us for putting…
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Research study on experiences with using Vans to work- minimum £150 voucher
This research study invites anyone who has a mobility impairment to share their experiences of using a van for work purposes. The research session will last 90 minutes and will also involve asking for feedback on some vehicle concepts.The study is being run by a major automotive company.If you are interested in taking part…
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Cerebral Palsy and transitioning from child to adult care - Survey participants needed for MSc study
Hi! I'm Charlotte, an MSc Occupational Therapy student currently completing my dissertation on the transition from child to adult care for people with CP. I'm looking for participants aged 18-30 with Cerebral Palsy in the UK to answer an anonymous 15-minute survey about their experiences with OT and transitioning from…
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Research Opportunity for Fathers!
I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist - I am interested in 'fathers experiences of caring for their child (<18yrs) with a learning disability'. - Are you a father of a child with a learning disability? - Is your child under the age of 18 years? - Do you want to contribute to research that will make a difference? If yes,…
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Free MPS and Mental Health Awareness Project
Hello, we would like to make you aware of our free and ready-to-deliver MPS and Mental Health Awareness Project aimed at encouraging and supporting discussion around Mental Health, Inclusion and Disability. Through the format of a poem, we highlight our son's journey with a rare condition and the challenges he endures.…
