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Help with Cerebral Palsy Research
Scope is putting together some research on cerebral palsy, and we would love to hear from you. We’re setting up phone interviews with members of our Scope Research Panel as part of a wider project to improve Scope’s offering for people with cerebral palsy, with £30 for everyone who takes part as thank you for your time and…
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Looking to interview people who use a wheelchair for a research study
Hey I'm a researcher for a design company. Our client is trying to create a product to help cool, heat and generally make wheelchair use more comfortable for people of varying conditions. I would really love to speak to a broad range of people who use a wheelchair about their experiences of over-heating, sweating and the…
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Have you had your ESA reduced or taken away as a result of moving in with a partner?
Have you had your ESA reduced or taken
away as a result of moving in with a partner? BBC Stories are looking to make a short film about young couples and Employment and Support Allowance. If you and your partner are between the ages of 18 and 30 and have had your ESA reduced or removed entirely after moving in with a…
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Unsuitable council flat
Hi all, I hope you are well! This is my first time on this website, I hope I am posting on the correct section. I'm actually here because I'm doing research for my course. I have to find out information about a scenario which is; A disabled lady living in an unsuitable council flat. I'd be very grateful if anyone could…
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Are you disabled and want to start a career in media?
Channel 4 have a 12 month paid placement which is based in London. Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Leeds. The application deadline is 21st June 2019 and the placement begins 27th September 2019. See the PDF file for more details :)
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Hello, I'm new working for Scope and need your help
Hi folks, I'm new here, at Scope, my name is Namaa, I manage your Advice and Information Service Delivery, so would really appreciate your help in helping me find my way into this vibrant community platform and in making the advice and information section easy for you to find and engage with. We're running a test and would…
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Accessible Festival
Accessible
Festival is a free, fully inclusive festival for adults and children living with
a disability, to come along and enjoy the festival atmosphere. listen to live
bands and DJ’s and participate in a range of activities with their friends,
family and carers. The
festival which is at Bury Athletics Track on 28th July…
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The accident that made music accessible
You can listen to the interview on the BBC website or read the transcript. Please share your experiences about going to live music venues, was it accessible?
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Take on the Superhero Tri
Superhero Tri is back and we want you to join #TeamScope! It’s
an epic triathlon with no cut off times or equipment restrictions. Set in the
beautiful location of Dorney Lake in Windsor, Superhero Tri is an event you
won’t want to miss. Be part of the UK’s one and only disability sports series, choose your distance…
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Interview about invisible illness
Hi, I'm a second year student studying journalism. As part of my studies, I would like to write a feature article about someone living with an invisible illness. I based in Manchester and Sheffield so would be able to travel within reason to surrounding areas. However, if this is not suitable, a telephone interview would…
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Beach accessibility
An A Level student has asked us to circulate her questionnaire regarding determining what physically disabled people require when visiting on a beach. You can find her survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/27S92YR
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Dwp decision
How long does it take for the dwp to send you a decision after attending an assessment.i had mine 17 days ago and have heard nothing has of yet
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Masters research: The impact equipment has on the lives of parents of children with disabilities
Hello, we are two Occupational Therapy Masters student looking into the impact that equipment has on the lives of parents of children with disabilities. If this is something that you can relate to, please take 10 minutes to fill out our survey. Thank you! https://yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tlFXNIzxbeMShf
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Wheelchair travel difficulties
Hello Im just conducting some research for a project Im currently doing and wondered if some of you guys could help me. My main question is what are your main difficulties when travelling with a wheelchair? And what do you think could be done to help resolve these issues? Thanks in advance!
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Take part in Suicide Prevention research commissioned by Samaritans and Network Rail
Middlesex University’s research to prevent suicides is listed on the ‘Nation’s Lifesavers List’ as part of its #MadeAtUni campaign. This research aims to develop a better understanding of how to support people in crisis and prevent suicide attempts has been named as on the ‘Nation’s Lifesavers List’ because of its…
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Want to write about your volunteering experience for Volunteers' Week? - Deadline next week! :o
Hi everyone, Edward here from Scope's Stories Team. :) Have you volunteered to gain work experience? Did volunteering give you new skills and confidence in your job search? Did volunteering help you find work? We're looking for someone to write a piece for Scope's website about volunteering to celebrate National Volunteers…
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Focus groups for parents in Leeds
Are you the parent or carer of a child or young person with an impairment or health condition? Do you live in Leeds? We’d like to hear about your family’s experience accessing mainstream activities for children and young people. We’re running focus groups next week on Wednesday 12 June . We can offer a £40 Amazon voucher…
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'It removes stigma': how tech breaks down barriers for disabled students
Being a disabled student can be challenging but rewarding
with the right support but more still needs to be done. Figures published by The
Department of Education on January 17th 2019 show “that the numbers going to university
from this underrepresented group has increased to a record amount. There were
94,120 new students…
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Did you notice a problem with your child's early movement?
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NHS Petition
NHS Petition Disabled people are having a lot of problems with GP’s unable to get appointments, unable to get GP to do a home visit when they are housebound, refusing to give out medication such as sleeping medication so making their patients seriously ill in health, refusing to refer the patients to consultants.Taking far…
