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Gigi teenager suffering severe M.E. Just when we all thought Gigi was going to be allowed back home,
Some site members may be aware of the plight on the young teenager Gigi and her family's battle to stop the doctors from transferring Gigi to a Psychiatric Unit. Gigi has severe M.E. Just over a week ago the doctors relented and she was to be allowed back home but once again the situation has changed..Earlier today I…
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Barriers / Discrimination in the workplace
Hi everyone. I am Emma and I am doing some research about barriers in the workplace. I have started a project called Loud Voices that aims to bring together anyone facing a barrier in the workplace or during the employment process. This project is inspired by two things; firstly, my own experience with anxiety and…
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UC and SDP
In the Liverpool Echo ...https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/government-faces-landmark-legal-challenge-16709887?_ga=2.235544193.1839490338.1565071580-224533028.1553258402
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Today's hints and advice claiming disability benefits from M.E. Association
Apologies if this has already been posted. Just received this from the M.E. Association regarding advise and hints claiming disability benefits (it includes all disabilities not just M.E.) Really worthwhile reading…
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PLEASE HELP! - Dissertation Questionnaire SEN - NO MORE THAN 5 MINUTES
Hello to all - II would really appreciate anyone who can spare five minutes to fill in a questionnaire which is aimed at parents/carers who have children with Special Educational Needs. The questionnaire forms part of my dissertation for a Masters degree at Southampton University. The topic is on Sustainable and Active…
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Bad experience with accessible accommodation via AirBNB?
We've been approached by a journalist who'd like to speak to disabled people who have booked an accessible room/house
etc via Airbnb but when they arrived, it was anything but. The article they're developing is inspired by this piece by Wired and would like to hear from people who have experienced similar. If you'd like to…
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Jo’s Odd Shoes
Do you only need one shoe? Do you have two different sizes feet? If so Jo’s Odd Shoes is the place for you. we can be found on fb. We have brand new shoes and just need members to enjoy them. Only available in the UK and postage & packaging costs apply. you can also list & swap your Odd shoes too!
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Looking for London based wheelchair users for research!
Hi! As part of a UCL research project on wheelchair accessibility in London we are recruiting manual and powered wheelchair users to help us develop maps which contain contextual barriers to better aid in preplanning routes in cities. I'm looking for LONDON based wheelchair users to have a 30min conversation about…
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Do you want to talk about physio and adult CP?
‘Are you interested in talking about your experiences
of physiotherapy?’ What: a
research study about what adults with cerebral palsy think about physiotherapy and physiotherapy services. Why: Physiotherapy
and other services are important to optimise the health of adults living with
CP, and yet little is known about what…
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Help - we need you votes!
Hi All. Wargrave House School has made it through to the final of the Persimmon Homes Building Futures competition which awards a prize of up to £100,000 to whoever receives the most online votes. We are the only autism charity to make it through to the final in the education category. That amount of money would be…
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Invitation to chat!
Hi folks! I'm a 27 year-old lady with a mild form of spastic CP. I've been denying the "disabled" label my whole life (the form is really mild, people would usually think I just had a limp, so it was easy to aviod accepting the fact), but now I feel like I'm ready to take very small steps and "face" the part of me I've…
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Novelist seeks help. I am a novelist writing a book based on a close friend and colleague who had CP
Hello everyone. This may be an extremely annoying question, but as someone who does not have CP, I am trying to make sure that what I am writing is as correct as it can be, My friend could walk, although with difficulty, and he pushed himself. He never discussed the day to day difficulties he had, particular things he had…
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GCSE design survey for people with back pain
Hi, I am a GCSE DET (Design Engineering Technology) student dong a project where I am designing and prototyping a product that helps prevent back and joint pain whilst in cars for long periods of time. Please could you consider filling in my quick 12 question survey to help me make a more accurate and functional product?…
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Looking for Female Support worker in London for girl with CP
Hi everyone, I have been working with a girl for 5 years as a support worker. She is 24, has cerebral palsy and lives in West London (zone 2). She uses a manual wheelchair and requires help with feeding. Personal care is generally taken care of at home without support workers' assistance. We are looking for someone to take…
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Twitter Takeover today by Jenna from Navigate
Jenna from our Navigate service has taken over Scope's Twitter account today to talk about supporting parents of disabled children, as well as her journey as a parent of a child with autism. Feel free to join in the conversation with Jenna by tweeting @Scope today.
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Could you be a Stories Assistant Intern at Scope? *Applications close on Monday!*
Are you passionate about disability equality and storytelling? Are you a great communicator, both face-to-face and online? This brand new six-month internship in Scope’s marketing team, is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn more about how stories are gathered, stored and used, across multiple teams, in the…
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PIP to DLA, PIP reviews -Mobility downgraded or not awarded at all leading to loss of Motability car
I am carrying our research in respect of claimants losing their Motability car due to a downgrade or loss of the Mobility component of PIP and DLA to PIP reassessments particularly in the North East region of the UK. I would also be interested to hear from anyone in other areas of the UK. I am a caseworker and our…
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Nhs waste
I’m normally reasonably well organised with Will’s stock / supplies. This is a secondary space in the garage ??? Today is stock rotation day and to fill up Will’s supply cupboards, I have received my stock order for the month to find yet again more incorrectly supplied items!! ? I have just called the ordering team to say…
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Rejected by university
We've been contacted by a freelance journalist who's writing a piece
about people who have been discriminated against or rejected from university courses as a result of their disability. The article will involve a series of interviews with people who have
experienced discrimination from universities. If you suspect you've…
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Research into the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces
The Department for Transport is presently in the process of
considering changes to the document Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces, and
have commissioned TRL and Urban Movement to
understand more about the understanding of tactile paving by blind & partially
sighted people, and also people with other…
