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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…
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Universal Credit Scam
The BBC is reporting that a scam offering government grants or pay day loans are being offered, but instead are being registered onto Universal Credit. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48887753 While the scam itself should raise alarm bells when people are desperate and are often vulnerable they will grab at whatever hope…
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Petition to improve disabled acces in the UK
Hi guys is there any chance you could sign and share this petition please? http://chng.it/L96wQc8pLd
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Wanting to interview a parent of children with special needs
I'm in grad school and I have to interview a parent of children with special needs. I will appreciate any help. Thank you in advice Ann
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Have you ever experienced long waiting lists or battled for SEN support services?
HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED LONG WAITING LISTS OR BATTLED FOR SEN SUPPORT SERVICES? I am currently collecting data for my MSc Psychology dissertation module. If you are a mother of a child with developmental delay aged 1-7 years, please consider contributing to my research on the impact of delayed early intervention on parents…
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Research into living independently with a disability
hi everyone! I’m currently taking part in my DT gcse NEA and am wanting to do some research into living independently with a disability, I was wondering if you guys could help me and answer some questions. - Is there any disabilities you may have that means u struggle with day to day activities around the home? - what are…
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If you have been provided with equipment for your child please help to complete short survey!
Hello, I am an Occupational Therapy Masters student looking into the impact that equipment has on the lives of parents of children with disabilities. I am hoping that this research will be able to provide some insight and aid improvement of equipment provision services. If this is something that you could help with, please…
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Sponsored Bike Ride for Scope
Dr Sonali Shah who lives with CP is undertaking a 10K exercise bike ride to raise money for Scope. If you would like to support the event please click on the link: https://justgiving.com/fundraising/sonali-legge-5kgymbike The above post has been moderated and checked by the Scope Community Team. Posts in the Events,…
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Participants wanted - Test the world's first automated postural support system, Aergo
Hi, we are Aergo, a team of impact-driven engineers, clinicians, and designers. We have developed a dynamic postural support system that uses smart inflatables to automatically manage the changing postural needs of children affected by neuromuscular conditions. With the support of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Royal…
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Oldham Versus Arthritis Group
We will meet once a month from 1 - 4 pm to Socialize, Help & Support People with Arthritis in Oldham BoroughOur first meeting on Thursday 29th August 2019 at Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Room 2, Greave Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL. Socialize with other people with arthritis on a monthly basis we will do hobby&…
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Dyslexia Technology app research
Hi!I'm a final year college student and am working on an app for dyslexic users. I would be very grateful if any dyslexics would take a moment to answer a few questions, so I can make the app better :) Thanks so much! 1. What are the main symptoms of your dyslexia and how does it present? (Trouble with reading, spelling,…
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Help #TeamScope conquer the Superhero Tri
Time is running out, sign up to Superhero Tri
today! An epic triathlon with no cut off times or equipment restrictions.
Created by the Paralympian Sophia Warner, Superhero Tri makes disabled people
the priority. Choose your distance and join #TeamScope today, we promise
you won’t regret it.
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Twitter Takeover today by @thinkindecimals
@thinkindecimals will be taking over the Scope Twitter account today to talk about employment. Feel free to join the conversation as part of our #WorkWithMe campaign.
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Master's Research: Factors Considered When Selecting Mobility/Posture Support Equipment
Hi, My name is
John, I’m a Master’s student doing research on mobility/posture support
equipment. I’ve put together a short survey to get first-hand feedback on what
aspects are most important when selecting equipment, as well as how people find
out what options are available. If you could
take 5 minutes and fill out the…
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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…
